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Native American Location
Seattle, WA The Carving House will provide insight into distinctive varieties of Native American culture and be a place where Native carvers are safe and the public is welcome. The Carving House will include a living roof and the beach will have a carved Welcome Figure.
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Olympia, WA Longhouse Education and Cultural Center: A Gathering Place for People of all Cultures
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Indian Location
Sammamish, WA The Vedic cultural center practices respect of all people regardless of race or any other material designation because of the divine presence of God in everyone. Education for making enlightened choices in life is the primary goal of the VCC for spreading light and peace in the world.
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For All Location
Vashon, WA Originally a Lutheran Church, the building was purchased in 1972 by what became the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association to showcase our Island's rich cultural, historical, and natural history.
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Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish Location
Portland, OR To highlight, honor, educate, communicate, promote and celebrate Nordic culture and traditions, ancestral, modern and contemporary and to Provide value and serve members by developing and making available and accessible Nordic cultural and educational programming that is rich, authentic and forward looking.
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Alaska Native, Cup'ik, Dene, Yup'ik Location
Atmautluak, AK The Museum offers proper curation, culturally appropriate outreach events, and knowledge sharing. Through expertise, research, and community-based programs the Museum utilizes the collections to deliver workshops, seminars, and provide research opportunities. Local Elders also contribute by serving as teachers and mentors to Native youth, community members, and visitors. Collections are available for study by qualified researchers and Native culture-bearers.
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Alaska Native, Indigenous, Iñupiat Location
Utqiagvik, AK The Iñupiat Heritage Center (IHC) brings people together to promote and perpetuate Iñupiat history, language and culture. This dynamic interaction between the Iñupiat and their environment fosters the awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Iñupiat way of life from generation to generation.
The Heritage Center promotes tourism and supports Iñupiat artists by providing a place in which to work on and showcase arts and crafts. It also serves to support the whaling traditions of the Iñupiat by making available the Traditional Room for construction or repair of traditional whaling boats and other subsistence tools.
The Heritage Center provides a place for cultural revitalization efforts as well as serving the departments of the borough through its services and by providing meeting space for public events. Our multi-purpose room and classroom are available to rent for hosting events from outreach classes to department meetings.
The Heritage Center promotes tourism and supports Iñupiat artists by providing a place in which to work on and showcase arts and crafts. It also serves to support the whaling traditions of the Iñupiat by making available the Traditional Room for construction or repair of traditional whaling boats and other subsistence tools.
The Heritage Center provides a place for cultural revitalization efforts as well as serving the departments of the borough through its services and by providing meeting space for public events. Our multi-purpose room and classroom are available to rent for hosting events from outreach classes to department meetings.
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For All Location
Tacoma, WA Founded in 1891, the Washington State Historical Society collects, preserves & presents our storied history.
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OR, Grande Ronde, Native American Location
Grand Ronde, OR Chachalu tells the story of the Tribes and Bands of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and honor our Elders who kept Tribal traditions and dreams alive during the years of Termination. It is a center where the Tribe’s Restoration is celebrated and our culture is being revitalized.
The Yamhill Kalapuya people called this place Chachalu, which translates to "place of the burnt timbers"; a massive forest fire burned through the Grand Ronde Valley shortly before the time of Relocation in 1856.
This vision of the Museum is to tell the story of the resiliency of the land and of the people who have lived here since time immemorial. The land, once devastated by fire, is now revitalized with healthy forests and abundant wildlife. Our salmon have once again returned to our streams; the Grand Ronde people, once uprooted from their various homelands and then Terminated by the federal government, are renewed through Restoration. This is a center for cultural activity where the Tribe’s stories, history, and culture continue to be practiced and shared.
The Yamhill Kalapuya people called this place Chachalu, which translates to "place of the burnt timbers"; a massive forest fire burned through the Grand Ronde Valley shortly before the time of Relocation in 1856.
This vision of the Museum is to tell the story of the resiliency of the land and of the people who have lived here since time immemorial. The land, once devastated by fire, is now revitalized with healthy forests and abundant wildlife. Our salmon have once again returned to our streams; the Grand Ronde people, once uprooted from their various homelands and then Terminated by the federal government, are renewed through Restoration. This is a center for cultural activity where the Tribe’s stories, history, and culture continue to be practiced and shared.
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WA, Indigenous, Native American Location
Renton, WA Since time immemorial, Renton has been home to many indigenous people from all over the region. Many of these families lived along the Black River, which was a confluence of the Cedar and White River(now known as Green River). South Lake Washington emptied into the Black River, which then emptied into the Duwamish river. The construction of the Ballard Locks Ship Canal in 1916 caused the lake level to drastically lower, causing the Black River to dry up. This, along with the rapid expansion and colonization of Seattle, pushed the Coast Salish people out of Renton.
Although many of the Indigenous people left, many remained. And today, many other Nations have found their way to Renton, which they now call home. The Black River Cultural Arts Center was created as a safe space to shed more light on the arts and cultures of the often over-looked Native American Community in our region. It is our hope to share our cutlure with the residents and visitors of Renton, creating a "CONFLUENCE OF COMMUNITIES"
Although many of the Indigenous people left, many remained. And today, many other Nations have found their way to Renton, which they now call home. The Black River Cultural Arts Center was created as a safe space to shed more light on the arts and cultures of the often over-looked Native American Community in our region. It is our hope to share our cutlure with the residents and visitors of Renton, creating a "CONFLUENCE OF COMMUNITIES"
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Alaska Native Location
Seldovia, AK The Seldovia Visitor Center & Museum features our native cultures, lifestyles of the community, and history of this land, and has a gift store with Seldovia-featured items available for purchase.
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Shoshone-Bannock Location
Fort Hall, ID The museum is showcasing history, culture, and tribal art. On exhibit is the Benedicte Wrensted photo collection taken in the years from 1895 through 1912.
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OR, For All Location
Portland, OR OMSI’s mission is to inspire curiosity through engaging science learning experiences, foster experimentation and the exchange of ideas, and stimulate informed action.
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AK, Alaska Native, American (US) Location
Wrangell, AK Representing the culture, heritage, and peoples of Wrangell, Alaska.
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AK, American (US), Settler Location
Juneau, AK House of Wickersham - Home of Alaska's Pioneer Judge, James Wickersham. Built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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AK, American (US), Settler Location
Tenakee Springs, AK