Oregon Origins Project I: Indigenous Voices
Reed College Performing Arts Building
October 22, 2022, 7:30pm
a one-of-a-kind gathering of Native American artists and culture bearers from across Oregon
Jake DePoe, Two-Spirit Sisters Speaking (2020) [detail]
Audience comments
“What a vibrant and powerful evening. I loved the open-ended, unhurried flow. Each speaker was honored for the time they needed to say what was in their heart.
“Stunning event. So appreciated that it was no-fee.”
“Truly centering Indigenous voices and practices, and also challenging the idea that there is a monolithic ‘Native American’ or even ‘Native Oregonian’ culture/experience/perspective. And stressing that this isn’t just about the past; Native Oregonians are here, living now.”
“The stories about how they were tied to the land, especially the story about putting [mud from the land] in a newborn’s mouth, were very powerful.”
“It was a great event that I will think about for a long time.”
“This was a moving demonstration, an embodiment of cultural values, and I needed to hear everything [that was] said.”
“Thank you for the ambition of starting this project. I look forward to more.”
Oregon Origins Project I: Indigenous Voices was generously supported by Ronni Lacroute, the Regional Arts and Culture Council, Reed College Division of the Arts, and Reed College Department of Anthropology.