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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… 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! 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.Winter
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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.
3 weeks ago
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!
Fall News & Events
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Join us for our Evening Fall Performances! Magnificent Northwest Coast Masks, Songs, Dances and Stories come to life in the glimmering firelight of our Kwakwaka’wakw ceremonial house. The Lelooska Family shares these important rights, crests and privileges during our living history programs....
4 weeks ago
WOOP WOOOOOP 🤘
Kar Schmid
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.
2 months ago
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!
2 months ago
You need volunteers to help carve and paint the pole? Email tom.sewid@gmail.com
These boards will be adzed over the summer before they are installed as part of our ongoing restoration project.
3 months ago
Beautiful!!!
Our volunteers have been hard at work today milling boards for the ongoing restoration of the old ceremonial house.
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!
3 months ago
The Lelooska Cultural Center is open until 5pm today! Stop by to explore the grounds, museum and gathering hall!
4 months ago
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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