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Native American and Indigenous Studies

Events

Culture Night and Community Dinners 2025-26
Culture & Community Nights at the Longhouse
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month
5:30 - 7:30 pm 
Many Nations Longhouse 
 
Come join us for food, fellowship, and fun as we gather in community and hold each other up! 
Native Engagement Time Poster_Wednesdays 1:30-3:30_Many Nations Longhouse
Native Engagement Time 
Every Wednesday 1:30-3:30pm
Many Nations Longhouse
 
Drop-in advising, crafting supplies, and snacks! For more information contact Norma Trefren (info@uoregon.College).  
Native American Arts and Crafts Market
Native American Arts and Crafts Market Eugene 
First Sunday of the month 
10:00am - 4:00pm 
Farmers Market Pavilion 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene 
 
Visit us at naacm.org 
Photo of an art piece by Choctaw artist, Jeffrey Gibson, "Untitled Figure 1"
Jeffrey Gibson (Choctaw): They Teach Love, a JSMA Exhibit 
September 12, 2026-March 7, 2027
Coeta and Donald Barker Changing Exhibitions Gallery 
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
 
Special Hours for Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, October 12, 2026
11:00am-5:00pm
Free admission 
 
Indigenous Peoples Day Workshop
Monday, October 12, 2026
3:00-4:45 pm
JSMA Education Studio
Free to all participants
Shirod Younker photo. MNCH 2026 Where Past is Present Featured Artist
MNCH Where Past is Present 2026 Featured Artist: Sherod Younker (Coquille)
Ongoing throughout 2026-27
Museum of Natural and Cultural History 
 
"Collaborating with Culture": Shirod is an artist and educator committed to perpetuating the artwork of his people and supporting others to do the same. Through teaching and collaborations with other Indigenous artists, Shirod is dedicated to passing on traditional knowledge and bringing Tribal communities together.
Film Poster for GATHER featuring a grandmother and granddaughter tending the landscape
Indigenous Movie Night at the Hult: Gather
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Soreng Theatre 
 
6:00 PM — Doors open, community gathering and visiting
6:15–6:45 PM — Artist talk in the lobby with Don Bailey, Hupa artist
7:00 PM — Screening of Gather
Following the Film — Informal gathering in the lobby to visit, share thoughts, continue the conversation.