Join the Karshner Museum as we host a culture and arts festival celebrating the history and arts of the Coast Salish Tribes.
According to the Puget Sound Regional Council, The Coast Salish Tribes have settled in various areas throughout the Pacific Northwest in Washington State and British Columbia for countless generations.
Indigenous groups that are Coast Salish Tribes include:
Muckleshoot
Nisqually
Quinault
Puyallup
Snoqualmie
Stillaguamish
Suquamish
What Kind of Activities Will Be At the Event?
Event attendees will be able to watch various fine arts performances, view Coast Salish displays, and participate in interactive learning experiences.
Storytelling
Music
Puyallup Tribe Cultural & Heritage Departments: Singing, Drumming and Dancing
Guest Speaker
Washington Humanities Speakers Bureau Member John Halliday presents, “What is a Chief? How Native Values Can Teach Resilience”
Exhibits
Secretary of State’s Legacy Washington - "We’re Still Here: The Resilience of Washington Tribes"
“From the Salish Sea to Mt. Tahoma: The Culture and Artifacts of Coast Salish Culture”
“Washington Tribes Today”
Arts, Crafts, and Educational Activities
Scavenger Hunts
Native American Artist Coloring Pages
Making Beaded Necklaces, Bookmarks, and Cattail Mats
Interactive Stations through the Museum
This event will be held from 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, November 16th at the Karshner Museum, 309 4th St. NE.
Just like all Karshner Museum events, admission is FREE for all!