Confluence Library

Interview Collection

Tanna Engdahl: An “Intrinsic Knowledge” of Trade

Tanna Engdahl discusses trading with tribes upriver.

Interview Collection

Louie Pitt: Now Is That Time

In this excerpt, Louie Pitt talks about how tribes have had to fight with America for their way of life since day one.

Sovereignty

Confluence Conversations: Who Gets to be American?

On May 20th, Patricia Whitefoot (Yakama Nation), Elizabeth Woody (Warm Springs), and Chuck Sams (Umatilla) joined together for a thoughtful exploration of this theme in light of our country’s colonial legacy and Indigenous people’s enduring spirit and cultural resilience.

Interview Collection

Greg Archuleta: Plants Are Waiting to Return

Greg Archuleta talks about the return of plants and seeds and how tribes adapt plant uses.

Interview Collection

Greg Archuleta: Crossing the River like “ Crossing the Street to Your Relative’s Place”

Greg Archuleta talks about both the history of tribal canoe culture and the current importance of it.

Indigenous Lifeways

Greg Archuleta: Return of Nature After Dam Removal

Greg Archuleta talks about the removal of the Sandy River Dam and the return of wapato and salmon.

Interview Collection

Aurelia Stacona: Passing Down Names

Aurelia Stacona talks about her Native name and naming ceremonies for babies.

Interview Collection

Aurelia Stacona: “I’ve Always Done Beadwork”

Aurelia Stacona discusses her journey in beadwork.

Interview Collection

Aurelia Stacona: “It Was so Beautiful” to Show a Better Way of Life

Aurelia Stacona talks about her work in the church and in founding a 12 step program.

Indigenous Lifeways

Aurelia Stacona: Beadwork “Is a Part of Me” to Pass Down

Aurelia Stacona talks about her love of beadwork and passing it on to her grandchildren.