TEIP

Native youth in Eugene revive the traditional camas bake, harvesting and cooking this First Food in underground ovens. The event celebrates Indigenous culture, community, and a centuries-old Northwest tradition.

This time of year finds many Native Americans across the Pacific Northwest treating hazel, through fire and cutting. The native hazel shrub – not to be confused with hazelnut trees – is prized for its sticks, often used for traditional basketry.