NA Cultural Encampment

Discussion with Deitrich Peters: "Fear and Belonging" at Creswell Library
2024-05-02 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave., Creswell, OR, 97426
Join us for an evening discussion with Deitrich Peters, a Kalapuya elder, at the Creswell Public Library. We will be hearing from Deitz and talking about the subject “Fear & Belonging” as part of the speaker series “Consider This.” Each year, Oregon Humanities has a different topic for this series. This event is provided by the Singing Creek Educational Center in partnership with the Creswell Library, and funded by Oregon Humanities.
These talks are free and open to the public, though might not be appropriate for children. No need to RSVP, you can just attend.
Time: 5:30 pm -6:30pmLocation: Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave, Creswell, OR 97426
The second speaker in the “Consider This” series is Stephanie Craig, an Indigenous basket weaver and culture-bearer, date and time TBD.
For More Information: https://oregonhumanities.org/programs/consider-this/fear-and-belonging-202324-consider-this-series/

Deitrich Peters Bio
I was born in Dallas, Oregon and I’m a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I am Kalapuya, Rouge River, and Umpqua. My given name is Cosa Tance, meaning “Sky Dancer”. My English name is Deitrich David Peters. I was given both my grandfather’s middle names. I grew up in Oregon and love to travel to as many cultural events as I can.I love my culture and traditions – making things with my hands, working with feathers, beadwork, traditional dancing, storytelling and of course my all time favorite, flute playing. I have learned these many things from our elders, and have been gifted these things by the Creator.

Cultural Presentation at Elkton Community Education Center
2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 State Highway 38 W, Elkton, OR, 97436
Come to a Native cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters at Elkton Community Education Center in Elkton, March 21st at 2pm.
Learn about Kalapuya and Grand Ronde culture from Deitz, and explore the hands-on items of Kalapuya material culture with Karen Rainsong. Karen is the E.D. of Singing Creek Educational Center and will be sharing a Kalapuya story (with the permission of Esther Stutzman, a local Kalapuya storyteller.)
Kids are welcome but ages 8 and up are best for this presentation.
Deitz is an accomplished flute player and maker of regalia, and is passionate about sharing the traditions and culture of his people. Please bring your questions and enjoy learning about all the items he will have on display.
