Kalapuya Lifeways and Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Kalapuya Lifeways and Traditional Ecological Knowledge
In this presentation, students will learn about traditional lifeways, culture, and traditional ecological knowledge. Students will see samples of traditional foods, medicine, utilitarian plants, tools, and family belongings that have been passed down generations in Stephanie’s family. Stephanie Craig is a 7th generation traditional basket weaver, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Lifeways practitioner, and culture keeper and bearer. She uses TEK methods, ancestral knowledge, archaeological methods, and traditional plant fibers to create, revive, and awaken centuries old art and ways of life through basketry. She is an enrolled member of Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Presentation is open to all ages, and is free to the public. Suggested donation $5-$20. Your donations support BCHS’ mission to expand local history education!