Throughout the day, this event will feature drummers & dancers along with traditional craft demonstrations, such as flint knapping and tule mat weaving.
These activities are free with regular museum admission: $10 for adults, $6 for students/senior/military, 5 and under are free.
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, including the Cay-Uma-Wa Youth Group, Drummers and Dancers come to the REACH Museum to perform a variety of social dances in honor of National Native American Heritage Month (November). One of the unique benefits of the Cay-Uma-Wa Youth Group, is the opportunity to share and promote Tribal Heritage, Culture, and Tribal Languages with all generations.
To sit at the Big Drum, is a privileged place to be at. In early times, only knowledgeable men had the privilege to be seated at the big drums to sing for Warriors and Honorable Veterans. Today, that same respect and responsibility is shared, as the young singers have learned to sing the proper Honor Songs.
Various members of the tribal community gather together at this annual event to provide information and demonstrations of the history, traditions and culture of Native Americans from the past to the present.
