Confluence

Thank you to Underscore Native News for sharing the words, art and stories of Kitana Connely, Twahna Creation, our 2024 Emerging Indigenous Artist and Educator. We are blessed to be keeping Kitana on staff as well as our artist and educator coordinator, and are beyond proud of her!

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Don’t miss your chance to join Camp Confluence, only THREE spots left! It's a FREE spring break camp where adventure, learning and Indigenous knowledge meet! ??? Campers (Grades 4-8) will explore the outdoors, discover the history of the land, and take part in hands-on activities led by Indigenous educators. March 31 – April 4. #CampConfluence #OutdoorLearning #SpringBreakAdventure https://buff.ly/4im29BC

??? Camp Confluence is back! ??? Looking for an unforgettable spring break adventure? Join us for a FREE day camp where culture, learning, and exploration come together! Campers (Grades 4-8) will visit regional outdoor sites, learn about the land from Indigenous educators, and engage in hands-on activities. March 31 – April 4 Spots are limited—register now! https://buff.ly/4im29BC #CampConfluence #OutdoorLearning #SpringBreakAdventure

We love our community! Confluence is so thankful for our community of supporters, educators, storytellers, artists and community members that contribute to the work we do. Happy Valentine’s Day! #ValentinesDay #Valentine #nonprofitvalentine

We’re so proud of our 23/24 emerging indigenous artist Kitana Connelly of Twahna Creations for her book launch earlier this month! You can order her workbook, Sacred Flow: Creativity as Medicine, at https://buff.ly/3QbDVhD We’re also so excited to have Kitana with us as our work continues and she steps into her role as Confluence’s Arts and Education Facilitator!

Check out last night's OPB Art Beat conversation with artist Lillian Pitt - and keep an eye out for the Confluence Land Bridge site seen in the story! @oregonpublicbroadcasting

Calling all educators! We’re hosting our first professional development opportunity of 2025 - join our education team Tuesday - Jan. 21 and Jan. 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. via Zoom. This month focuses on the theme Ancestors Always Present, drawing from Voices of the River Volume 1 Register at https://buff.ly/40dOTHY

Join Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde artist Kitana Connelly on January 31st and February 1st for an art show and book release. This two-day event will feature interactive activities, including a mindfulness space, coloring pages, and refreshments. Attendees will be able to follow the journey of the book’s creation while immersed in Kitana’s artwork. Kitana will be doing an artist talk at 12pm on February 1st – everyone is encouraged to come, listen and get their own copy – (signed by the artist) Event Details: January 31st, : Art show, event starts at 5pm, and runs until 8pm February 1st : Book release, event starts at 11am, with an artist talk at 12pm. The event will run until 5pm. NAYA Family Center

Join Grand Ronde weaver Stephanie Craig and Confluence for a cedar weaving workshop where students will learn various techniques, and take home a self-woven basket! Sign up for the January 25 and 26 event at the link in our bio!