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11 December 2023; Perfect Holiday Gifts

We have an incredible selection of items in our gift shop that you’re sure to find something for that special person on your gift list. From jewelry to book and from artifact kits for kids to Kachina! By the way… did you know you can just stop in the gift […]

4 December 2023; Change in Class Schedule

We are sad to announce that our drumming workshop that was scheduled for this month is canceled due to unforseen circumstances. We are currently planning to offer this again next year so keep your eyes peeled in Spring 2024! We will still be holding our Cooking Class on the 16th, […]

27 November 2023; Giving Tuesday

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to support their communities. On GivingTuesday – November 28, 2023  – the whole world comes together to give back in many different ways: through acts of kindness, gifts of voice, time, talent, or treasure. […]

20 November 2023; Thanksgiving Week

While the history surrounding the holiday can be riddled with tension, we’d like to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of those wonderful people that visit us through the year. We are thankful for each and every one of you! We would also like to remind you […]

13 November 2023; Start Your Holiday Shopping?

One of the wonderful things about our gift shop is the number of one of a kind pieces available. Like these personal pouches! Each one is unique and hand-made with care. With adornments to suit a variety of personal tastes, make sure to take a look on your next visit […]

30 October 2023; Volunteer Weekend

This weekend, we had a collection of volunteers gather at the museum to work on various projects. There is a large army of stuffed turtles and bears that will soon be finding their way into the gift shop to be adopted into new loving homes. Volunteers also created bookmarks and […]

23 October 2023; Rockfish Plaque

Though the tribes of the Northwest Coast are often though of as great fishers of salmon, this plaque depicts a different species. The fish in the carving is a Rockfish, also called the Pacific Ocean Perch. Growing up to 40 pounds and having a slightly sweet taste, the Rockfish was […]

16 October 2023; Got Any Deer Antlers?

These incredibly unique dreamcatchers are a joy to make, but the antlers are not something that come in our typical crafting materials. We’re reaching out to our museum supporters, especially with hunting season being around the corner, and asking for YOUR help! Got any deer antlers that would make great […]

2 October 2023; Enjoy Your Visit? Help Us By Sharing!

Each day, we have the opportunity to meet many wonderful visitors to our museum – from families to couples and spring breakers to lone bikers. One of the things museum staff enjoy most is talking with our visitors and sharing their experiences. Whether we’re answering questions, taking note of suggestions, […]

18 September 2023; Heishi and Pump Drills

Beads come in many different shapes and colors The bead in a disk shape, called heishi, featured on this necklace are made out of coconut shell. To make the coconut shell into beads, a hole was drilled using a pump drill like the one below: Beads were drilled halfway through […]

12 September 2023; Bead Kits

Have you ever wanted to be able to learn how to do some of the delicate beadwork that you see in our exhibits? Now you can! The museum staff has created a kit that contains everything to make your very own beaded bracelet! Peyote stitch, sometimes called gourd stitch, is […]