Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

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/

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

(RSVP Deadline) Parenting Class by Native American Fathers
2022-03-30 17:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw; the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians; and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians present: Fatherhood Is Sacred, Motherhood Is Sacred, a parenting class by Albert M. Pooley.
Please RSVP to Sophia Gosselin at 541-492-5278 by March 30th in order to receive the link to the Zoom class.
Classes will be held on the following dates:

April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25

Raffle prizes will be available for attendees, and those who attend all eight workshops will be entered into a drawing for the Grand Prize.
Course Topics will include:

Defining the purpose of life
Understanding the sacredness of fatherhood/motherhood
Laying the foundation
The Creator
Choice
Essential parts of choice
Being teachable
Barriers to being teachable
Wisdom and its components
Service
Self Identity
Relationships
Nurturing

For more information, visit www.nativeamericanfathers.org.

Takelma Language and Culture Lesson: Family Members and Elders Part 2
2022-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
The Cow Creek Language Team and Cultural Resources Teams will continue their previous lesson on family members and elders. RSVP by emailing info-education@cowcreek-nsn.gov and we’ll send you a 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/

Spring Break Culture Days: Arts & Language
2022-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
As part of the 2022 Spring Break Culture Days, the Cow Creek Cultural Resources Program will be teaching Tribal youths about traditional and contemporary arts, as well as the Cow Creek ancestral language, Takelma, on Thursday, March 24 at the Tribal Government Offices in Roseburg.
Tribal youths planning to attend will be meeting in the Board Room of the Government Offices North Building. In the morning, the group will learn about making clacker sticks. In the afternoon, Cow Creek Takelma Language Learner and Tribal member Elizabeth Bryant will be engaging the group in learning to speak Takelma.
Food will be provided for those attending.
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by emailing info-culturalresources@cowcreek-nsn.gov by March 7.
Learn more about the Cultural Resources Program: https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/wordpress/tribal/culture/
Learn more about the Takelma language: https://www.cowcreekeducation.com/takelma-language/

Spring Break Culture Days: Block Party
2022-03-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Wili Housing Neighborhood, 239 Taylor Street, Myrtle Creek, OR, 97457, United States
As part of the 2022 Spring Break Culture Days, the Cow Creek Cultural Resources Program will be hosting a Block Party on Wednesday, March 23 from 10AM-2PM in the Taylor Street/Gentry Loop area of Wili Tribal Housing Neighborhood in Myrtle Creek (239 Taylor Street, Myrtle Creek).
Multiple departments from the Cow Creek Government Offices will be there to engage with Tribal members about education, health, programs and assistance available, and will be spending time getting to know the community and younger Tribal members as well.
Food will be on site.
Tribal youths are encouraged to attend to learn more about flint knapping as well as archeology.
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by emailing info-culturalresources@cowcreek-nsn.gov by March 7.
Learn more about the Cultural Resources Program: https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/wordpress/tribal/culture/

Spring Break Culture Days: Traditional Games
2022-03-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln,, Canyonville, OR, 97417, United States
As part of the 2022 Spring Break Culture Days, the Cow Creek Cultural Resources Program will be teaching Tribal youths about traditional games on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
The group will first meet at Seven Feathers Casino Resort and then gather together at South Umpqua Falls to learn traditional games, such as shinny, dice, stick game and atlatl shooting — prizes can be won!
Those attending are asked to meet in the south parking lot of Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville at 9AM on Tuesday, March 22. Attendees will return around 4PM. Transportation options to and from Seven Feathers from Roseburg will be available (contact Cultural Resources at info-culturalresources@cowcreek-nsn.gov for more information on transportation).
Food will also be available for those attending.
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by emailing info-culturalresources@cowcreek-nsn.gov by March 7.
Learn more about the Cultural Resources Program: https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/wordpress/tribal/culture/

Washington Informational Meeting with Board of Directors: Ridgefield, WA
2022-03-12 06:00 - 08:00 | ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
The Tribal Board will be traveling to Washington for the annual informational meetings in March 2022.
The first meeting will be held from 6 – 8 PM in Sequim, Washington, in the Blyn Bay Room at 7 Cedars Hotel & Casino (270756 Highway 101, Sequim, WA 98382) on Friday, March 11, 2022.
The second meeting will be held from 2 – 4 PM in Ridgefield, Washington, at Ilani Casino Resort (room location is still being determined) (1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield WA 98642) on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Washington Informational Meeting with Board of Directors: Sequim, WA
2022-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 7 Cedars Hotel & Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States

Youth Activities Committee Regalia Event
2022-03-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Tribal Government Offices, 2371 NE Stephens St Suite 100, Roseburg, OR, 97470, United States
This event is for families with children ages 3-18.

To attend, you MUST RSVP (541-672-3861 or tammy.anderson@cowcreekgrc.com) before February 18 in order to have sufficient materials.

This activity is subject to change based on pandemic circumstances or guidelines.

Takelma Language and Culture Lesson: Family Members and Elders
2022-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
Learn from the Cow Creek Language Team on Takelma vocabulary for family members, and the Cultural Resources Team provides a lesson on honoring our elders. RSVP by emailing info-education@cowcreek-nsn.gov and we’ll send you a 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/

Pine Nut Processing and Necklace Weaving Class
2022-02-19 02:00 - 06:00 | Tribal Government Offices or Zoom Link, 2371 NE Stephens St Suite 100, Roseburg, OR, 97470, United States
Please RSVP before February 9th at info-culturalresources@cowcreek-nsn.gov.
Zoom link provided upon RSVP. Early RSVP required to receive materials in time for the event. Any RSVPs in excess of available in-person availability will instead receive Zoom link and mailed materials.
In-person availability dependent on current COVID-19 Restrictions. Limited space available for in-person attendance, according to order of RSVP received. Food provided for those who attend.

Takelma Language and Culture Lesson: Colors Part 2
2022-02-17 14:00 - 16:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
The Cow Creek Language will continue their previous less on colors in the Takelma language. Cultural Resources will also present material TBD. RSVP by emailing info-education@cowcreek-nsn.gov and we’ll send you a 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
2022-02-06 02:00 - 06:00 | Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln,, Canyonville, OR, 97417, United States
The Cow Creek Tribal Board of Directors will hold the February 6, 2022 General Council meeting at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in the Grape and Huckleberry rooms near the Seven Feathers Hotel entrance. The meeting begins at 10AM. All Cow Creek Tribal members are welcome to attend.

YAC Tubing at Diamond Lake
2022-02-05 05:00 - 08:00 | OR
80 spots are available for families with children ages 3-18!

Please RSVP by January 28th to 541-672-3861 or 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.

Takelma Language and Culture Lesson: Colors and Necklace Making
2022-02-03 06:00 - 08:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
Learn the Takelma names of all the colors from the Cow Creek Language Team. Our Cultural Resources Team will make necklaces. RSVP by emailing info-education@cowcreek-nsn.gov and we’ll send you a Zoom link.

Youth Activity Committee Skating Event
2022-01-22 15:30 - 17:30 | Parkview Skating Rink, 1151 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR, 97471, United States
All YAC events are Alcohol & Drug Free.
RSVP by January 14th.

Takelma Language & Culture Lesson: Introductions and Traditional Lifeways
2022-01-20 06:00 - 08:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
Learn from the Cow Creek Language Team on how to introduce yourself in Takelma. Our Cultural Resources Team will also give a presentation on traditional lifeways of the Cow Creek Tribe. RSVP by emailing info-education@cowcreek-nsn.gov and we’ll send you a Zoom link.

Story Telling and Bear Grass Braiding
2022-01-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Tribal Government Offices or Zoom Link, 2371 NE Stephens St Suite 100, Roseburg, OR, 97470, United States
In-person availability dependent on current COVID-19 Restrictions. Limited space available for in-person attendance, according to order of RSVP received. Food provided for those who attend.
Zoom link provided upon RSVP. Early RSVP required to receive materials in time for the event. Any RSVPs in excess of available in-person availability will instead receive Zoom link and mailed materials.
Please RSVP before January 5th at info-culturalresources@cowcreek-nsn.gov.

Cedar Weaving Class
2021-12-11 02:00 - 03:00 | RSVP for Zoom Link
Cultural Resources is hosting a virtual cedar weaving class on how to make a cedar pendant or ornament. Class should last about an hour.
Please RSVP by December 1st in order to receive materials in time for class.
RSVP to info-culturalresources@cowcreek.com.

Get Free Food by Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
2021-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Vaccine Clinic, 1028 NE Stephens St, Roseburg, OR, 97470, United States
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, please visit our Public Health page.

Winter Gathering 2021
2021-12-03 14:00 - 18:00 | Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln,, Canyonville, OR, 97417, United States
Please RSVP to Tammy Anderson by November 30th at 541-672-3861 or tammy.anderson@cowcreekgrc.com.

Virtual Takelma Language Class
2021-12-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | OR
If you can’t make this time, all classes are recorded and posted on www.cowcreekeducation.com.
