Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

Youth Activities Committee Spring Gathering
2022-04-02 | OR
This event is for families with children ages 3-18.
For additional details about the event, email Tammy Anderson (tammy.anderson@cowcreekgrc.com)
If you are planning to attend, RSVP is required; call 541-672-3861 or email tammy.anderson@cowcreekgrc.com
This activity is subject to change based on pandemic circumstances or guidelines

Takelma Language and Culture Class: Weather
2022-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | RSVP for Zoom Link
Learn the Takelma names for different types of weather from the Cow Creek Language Team. Our Cultural Resources Team also participates (lesson TBD). RSVP by emailing info-education@cowcreek-nsn.gov and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
Option of joining class from 9-11AM, or 2-4PM.
Learn more about Takelma: https://www.cowcreekeducation.com/takelma-language/
Learn more about the Cultural Resources program: https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/wordpress/tribal/culture/

Food Bank Open
2022-04-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Tribal Government Offices, 2371 NE Stephens St Suite 100, Roseburg, OR, 97470, United States
Cow Creek Tribal Food Bank open every second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Second Tuesday = 9-11am
Fourth Tuesday = 2-4pm
Located behind Human Resources at Cow Creek Tribal Government Offices in Roseburg.
Forms available to fill out on site to meet income requirement.
More info: https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/tribal/tribal-services/human-services/

Takelma Language and Culture Class: Weather Part 2
2022-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
Part 2 of our April Takelma and Culture lessons:
Learn the Takelma names for different types of weather from the Cow Creek Language Team. Our Cultural Resources Team also participates (lesson TBD). RSVP by emailing info-education@cowcreek-nsn.gov and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
Option of joining class from 9-11am, or 2-4pm.
Learn more about Takelma: https://www.cowcreekeducation.com/takelma-language/
Learn more about the Cultural Resources program: https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/wordpress/tribal/culture/

40th Anniversary Celebration: Tribal Family Night
2022-04-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln,, Canyonville, OR, 97417, United States
Join us at Seven Feathers Casino Resort on Saturday, April 30 as we celebrate an important Cow Creek Tribal milestone: 40 years of federal recognition.
All Tribal members (children included) are welcome to attend the event. Time TBD.
Dinner will be provided and a documentary about Cow Creek Tribal history will be unveiled.
RSVP the following ways:

Online: https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/wordpress/40th-anniversary-celebration-rsvp/
Email: rsvp@cowcreek-nsn.gov
Phone: (541) 677-5559

Virtual Event: Cooking with Chef Nephi Craig
2022-05-05 15:30 - 17:00 | OR
On Thursday, May 5, at 3:30 pm, Tribal families and Tribal members are invited to join a remote cook-along event with Chef Nephi Craig. Participants are encouraged, though not required, to cook-along in their own kitchen during Chef Craig’s demonstration.
Chef Craig is the founder of the Native American Culinary Association. He strongly believes in the healing power of healthy food and is currently the Nutritional Recovery Program Coordinator and Executive Chef at Rainbow Treatment Center and Café Gozhóó in Whiteriver, Arizona.
Before the event, each participant who RSVPs will receive an event Zoom link, instructions for joining, and a recipe kit offering a bag of quinoa, harissa spice, and a recipe card with preparation notes (Please note: participants will need to provide all other ingredients needed to make the demonstration recipe).
You may pick up a free recipe kit of quinoa, harissa and recipe card at the Cow Creek Tribal Government Office or Tribal Community Center in Myrtle Creek on May 3 and 4 during business hours.
To RSVP to attend, please click the following link: https://beav.es/wVU
This event is being hosted by the Indigenous Peoples Workgroup of Oregon State University Extension.

Takelma Language and Culture Class: Topic TBD
2022-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
Check back to learn what the Takelma Language Team and the Cow Creek Cultural Resources Team will be teaching during their classes on May 12 and May 26. Email info-education@cowcreek-nsn.gov to get the Zoom link.
Learn more about Takelma: https://www.cowcreekeducation.com/takelma-language/
Learn more about the Cultural Resources program: https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/wordpress/tribal/culture/

General Council Meeting & Nominations for Tribal Board of Directors
2022-05-15 03:00 - 07:00 | Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln,, Canyonville, OR, 97417, United States
The Cow Creek Tribal Board of Directors will hold the Sunday, May 15, 2022 General Council meeting at Seven Feathers Casino Resort. The meeting begins at 10AM. All Cow Creek Tribal members are welcome to attend. This meeting will include nominations for open positions on the Tribal Board of Directors; those who are nominated are required to attend the meeting in order to accept the nomination.

Takelma Language and Culture Class: Topic TBD
2022-05-26 14:00 - 16:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
Part 2 of the May lesson from the Takelma Language Team and Cultural Resources Team
Check back to learn what the Takelma Language Team and the Cow Creek Cultural Resources Team will be teaching during their classes on May 12 and May 26. Email info-education@cowcreek-nsn.gov to get the Zoom link.
Learn more about Takelma: https://www.cowcreekeducation.com/takelma-language/
Learn more about the Cultural Resources program: https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/wordpress/tribal/culture/

Culture Camp 2022: Day 1
2022-06-17 | OR
Join the team members of Cow Creek Tribal Government for our annual Culture Camp, an opportunity for Tribal members to learn more about Cow Creek culture and immerse themselves in activities that strengthen their relationship with Cow Creek heritage.
Activities include:
Jute basket
Dice game
Juncus basket
Shinny games
Talking sticks and circle
Takelma language
Archery
Flint knapping
Stone knife making
Storytelling
Pit oven cooking
Pow Wow drum stick making
Pine nut blackening
Plus, learn more from our team in Tribal Police, Youth Education and more!
Location: Bare Park, 5719 Dole Road in Myrtle Creek, OR.
Dates: June 17 & June 18, 2022, 9AM-5PM
RSVP by emailing info-culturalresources@cowcreek-nsn.gov

Culture Camp 2022: Day 2
2022-06-18 | OR

EHYC Summer STEAM Program: Environmental Health
2022-06-21 11:00 - 2022-06-23 15:00 | Tribal Community Center, 825 NE Leon St., Myrtle Creek, OR, 97457, United States
Enhance childhood learning this summer with the Expanding Youth Horizons Center (EHYC) annual Summer STEAM Program!
Classes are held most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11AM-3PM. Classes are for children in grades 3-12; all kids must be registered prior to attending.
All Summer STEAM program classes are held at the Tribal Community Center, located at 825 NE Leon St. in Myrtle Creek. Transportation options are available, please call/email to ask.
Register for one class or for all!
Summer STEAM Program Schedule:

Environmental Health: June 21-23, 2022
Soap Making and Copper Working: June 28-30, 2022
Prevention Team: July 5-7, 2022
Cooking Class with Cow Creek Health & Wellness Dieticians: July 26-28, 2022
Takelma Language Lesson with Cow Creek Takelma Language Team: August 2-4, 2022
Cow Creek Culture Lessons with Cultural Resources Team: August 9-11, 2022
Robotics and Spike Prime Robot with UCC instructors: August 16-18, 2022

Some class activities include field trips with transportation provided.
STEAM (sometimes known as STEM) stands for: science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It’s a learning discipline that connects education and everyday life with critical thinking and problem solving skills as students prepare for higher education and careers.
Register by contacting EHYC Program Director Amber Lomascola:

Phone: (541) 860-7296
Email: ALomascola@cowcreek-nsn.gov

EHYC Summer STEAM Program: Making Soap and Copper Working
2022-06-28 11:00 - 2022-06-30 15:00 | Tribal Community Center, 825 NE Leon St., Myrtle Creek, OR, 97457, United States
Enhance childhood learning this summer with the Expanding Youth Horizons Center (EHYC) annual Summer STEAM Program!
Classes are held most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11AM-3PM. Classes are for children in grades 3-12; all kids must be registered prior to attending.
All Summer STEAM program classes are held at the Tribal Community Center, located at 825 NE Leon St. in Myrtle Creek. Transportation options are available, please call/email to ask.
Register for one class or for all!Summer STEAM Program Schedule:

Environmental Health: June 21-23, 2022
Soap Making and Copper Working: June 28-30, 2022
Prevention Team: July 5-7, 2022
Cooking Class with Cow Creek Health & Wellness Dieticians: July 26-28, 2022
Takelma Language Lesson with Cow Creek Takelma Language Team: August 2-4, 2022
Cow Creek Culture Lessons with Cultural Resources Team: August 9-11, 2022
Robotics and Spike Prime Robot with UCC instructors: August 16-18, 2022

Some class activities include field trips with transportation provided.STEAM (sometimes known as STEM) stands for: science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It’s a learning discipline that connects education and everyday life with critical thinking and problem solving skills as students prepare for higher education and careers.
Register by contacting EHYC Program Director Amber Lomascola:

Phone: (541) 860-7296
Email: ALomascola@cowcreek-nsn.gov

EHYC Summer STEAM Program: Prevention
2022-07-05 11:00 - 2022-07-07 15:00 | Tribal Community Center, 825 NE Leon St., Myrtle Creek, OR, 97457, United States

Annual Pow Wow Gathering
2022-07-15 - 2022-07-17 | OR
44th Annual Pow Wow Gathering of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Friday, July 15 – Sunday, July 17, 2022
Pow Wow Ceremony held at 7PM on Saturday, July 16.
South Umpqua Falls Campground, Tiller, OR.
Drummers, dancers, singers, traditional craftspeople welcome!
Dry camp only, no electricity or water.
For more information, contact:

Lottie Hamrick (541) 643-4814
Tammy Anderson (41) 672-3861
Teri Hansen (541) 821-4893
Jacob Ansures (541) 643-1343

EHYC Summer STEAM Program: Healthy Cooking
2022-07-26 11:00 - 2022-07-28 15:00 | Tribal Community Center, 825 NE Leon St., Myrtle Creek, OR, 97457, United States

YAC Rafting Trip
2022-07-30 | OR
This event is for Tribal children 3-18 and their parents. Watch your mailbox for more information.
For questions, or to RSVP, please contact Tammy Anderson at (541) 672-3861 or tammy.anderson@cowcreekgrc.com
Event subject to change based on weather and road conditions.
All YAC events are drug- and alcohol-free.

EHYC Summer STEAM Program: Takelma Language
2022-08-02 11:00 - 2022-08-04 15:00 | Tribal Community Center, 825 NE Leon St., Myrtle Creek, OR, 97457, United States

Bear Grass Gathering
2022-08-06 08:30 - 16:30 | OR

EHYC Summer STEAM Program: Cow Creek Culture
2022-08-09 11:00 - 2022-08-11 15:00 | Tribal Community Center, 825 NE Leon St., Myrtle Creek, OR, 97457, United States

General Council Meeting & Election for Tribal Board of Directors
2022-08-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln,, Canyonville, OR, 97417, United States
The Cow Creek Tribal Board of Directors will hold the Sunday, August 14, 2022 General Council meeting at Seven Feathers Casino Resort. The meeting begins at 10AM. All Cow Creek Tribal members are welcome to attend. Elections for open positions on the Tribal Board of Directors will be held. Register to vote (registration required once unless name change, status change) by clicking here to fill out the form.

EHYC Summer STEAM Program: Robotics
2022-08-16 11:00 - 2022-08-18 15:00 | Tribal Community Center, 825 NE Leon St., Myrtle Creek, OR, 97457, United States

YAC Summer Gathering
2022-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Held at at Tuú Yap’a Xumá Tribal Garden in Canyonville.
Families are invited to attend to collect school supplies and goodies.
Please RSVP Tammy Anderson at by calling (541) 672-3861 or email tammy.anderson@cowcreekgrc.com.
No transportation is provided.
Event subject to change based on weather and road conditions.
All YAC events are drug- and alcohol-free.

Native American Culture Day at Fort Umpqua
2022-08-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 State Highway 38 W, Elkton, OR, 97436, United States
The Cow Creek Cultural Resources Team will be participating in Native American Culture Day at Fort Umpqua on Saturday, August 20 at Fort Umpqua in Elkton, OR.
https://elktonbutterflies.com/events-calendar/
This event is free to participate and geared to engage kids and teens. However, all community members who want to learn more about cultural traditions of the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe are welcome to attend.
Activities will center around beading, drumming, Takelma language, and traditional Native games.
The event is from 11AM-3PM at the Elkton Community Education Center at Fort Umpqua, located at 15850 State Highway 38 W., Elkton, OR. 97436.

Huckleberry Gathering
2022-08-27 10:00 - 16:00 | OR
Meet at 8 AM at Seven Feathers Casino Resort parking lot if you want to join the convoy up to the patch, or meet at the patch at 10 AM.
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Huckleberry Patch along the Rogue Umpqua Divide

YAC Movie Night
2022-09-10 17:00 - 20:00 | OR
Held at at Tuú Yap’a Xumá Tribal Garden in Canyonville.
Please RSVP Tammy Anderson at by calling (541) 672-3861 or email tammy.anderson@cowcreekgrc.com.
No transportation is provided.
Event subject to change based on weather and road conditions.
All YAC events are drug- and alcohol-free.
