Programs

  • Program 1 [2024]

    2024 Okanogan Basketweavers Conference. The conference offers intergenerational learning of our traditional & cultural art of Native American weaving. There were between 150-250 participants of all ages learning to weave using: Cedar, birch bark, cornhusk, sweet grass, tulee, cattail, & cedar root were the materials used to make baskets, mats, head bands, plateau hats & necklaces.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $21.8K

  • Program 2 [2024]

    Cedar Root Gathering: A group of 19 Okanogan Basketweaver Members participated in this project of going into the field and gathering cedar roots. We learned what size cedar root to look for, how to clean, split, and process the cedar root to make baskets. The knowledge of gathering the materials to make your weaving projects has almost been lost here on the Colville Indian Reservation. We also learned how important it is to know how to store and process the material.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $5.2K

  • Program 3 [2024]

    There were 25 participants. Participants were able to attend the workshop in person or by Zoom. Hemp and yarn were used to make a basket that measured 6" x 10" with the design of the mountains going around the basket. The participants also learned how to weave changing colors, how to line, and sew buckskin on the top of the basket to finish the basket. Weaving kits, which included a pattern, were provided so the participants could also teach others to make this basket.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $9.5K