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Lelooska Foundation & Cultural Center

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Lelooska Museum

Open on Fridays 1-5 PM through the end of November and by appointment.

Museum Collection

School Living History Programs

School Field Trips: Schedule your appointment today!

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Saturday Living History Performances

Masks, Dances and Stories presented on select Saturdays each Spring and Fall

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Winter

DECEMBER 2022 A special thank you to everyone who joined us this fall season for the return of our Evening Performances! Please watch your email and our Events page for announcements of Spring dates. The Lelooska Foundation & Cultural Center has resumed offering the Living History Performances and Programs each spring and fall, and special…

Evening Performances Return!

OCTOBER 2022 We are happy to announce the return of the Evening Performances! For the first time since the Fall of 2019, the magnificent Northwest Coast masks are coming to life in the glimmering firelight of a Kwakwaka’wakw ceremonial house. There are two performances this Fall: November 5 and November 26. Reserve your tickets now!

Fall Events!

SEPTEMBER 2022 The Lelooska Foundation’s latest newsletter is available here.  We’re happy to announce the return of the Evening Performances! Read the newsletter to learn more about our fall events and available School Programs.

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Jillian Koch David want to go Friday?

Happy Birthday to Chief Lelooska on what would have been his 90th birthday. We are grateful for all that he did to preserve and share cultural traditions. ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Birthday to Chief Lelooska on what would have been his 90th birthday. We are grateful for all that he did to preserve and share cultural traditions.

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He was a big part of my childhood growing up in Kalama….wonderful human being.

I was so lucky to have met him and his family

Treasure ❤️

I loved going to his story telling with masks as a child. Our older daughter did as well. Unfortunately, I can only tell our grandchildren about his legacy as they live too far to experience it themselves. Some of my best childhood memories!

He was a unique individual who taught me many things. I am fortunate to be surrounded by his carvings and those of his family. My life has been enriched by Don, Patty Fawn, Tsungani, Richard, Shona-Hah, Fearon, and all who have worked to keep the traditions alive. Thank you.

What a great guy. He is missed!

A most underrated, unrecognized, inspirational human being. I was lucky enough to take two classes from him in the longhouse.

One in a million!! I remember a college student who was angry he had to take a required class with him. Angrier still when he found out it was only answering questions people asked! In the end he said it was the most inspiring class he had ever taken!! There was no one like Chief Lelooska. I remember he would just walk out in the midst of a noisy room of children and they all be quiet instantly!! I miss his incredible presence, although I feel it sometimes in your presentations ….watching in love and appreciation for continuing to share your heritage!

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Friday a group of our volunteers and staff gathered to learn more about our permanent collection with Chief Tsungani sharing in depth stories about his experiences and the friends and family that are connected to these pieces. ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
Friday a group of our volunteers and staff gathered to learn more about our permanent collection with Chief Tsungani sharing in depth stories about his experiences and the friends and family that are connected to these pieces.

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I think this was my favorite part of working there!! 🥰🤗

Thank you to the Sanders Family & RSG Forest Products for the donation of this western red cedar log that will soon become the new front entry totem pole on the old ceremonial house. Thank you to the Port of Kalama for giving it a ride to our location! ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

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You need volunteers to help carve and paint the pole? Email tom.sewid@gmail.com

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These boards will be adzed over the summer before they are installed as part of our ongoing restoration project. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our volunteers have been hard at work today milling boards for the ongoing restoration of the old ceremonial house. ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

Come see us tomorrow (Saturday) in Woodland at Planters Days starting at 10am on the corner of Goerig & Park Street. We will be sharing a sneak peek of our Cultural Sharing Boxes that will be available to schools this fall and will have some give aways for those who stop by! ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

The Lelooska Cultural Center is open until 5pm today! Stop by to explore the grounds, museum and gathering hall! ... See MoreSee Less

4 months ago
The Lelooska Cultural Center is open until 5pm today! Stop by to explore the grounds, museum and gathering hall!

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Are masks still required?

where are you located? i went to the website and it does not show an address.

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Caralee Warren Dunham yes

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