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The Bailey Hill area of west Eugene resonated Saturday with the pounding of a rawhide drum and Native American singing. It was from a “back to school” pow-wow organized by the 4-J School District’s NATIVES program.
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A new Oregon law lets Native American students literally put a feather in their cap for graduation ceremonies. Many Native students have worn eagle or…
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The long-time director of the 4J School District’s NATIVES Program is officially retiring this month. Brenda Brainard has headed the cultural and…
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Two Eugene schools were bestowed towering, hand-carved totem poles yesterday, by the 4J NATIVES program. COVID-19 delayed delivery of the first pole to…
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For Eugene 4J students who don’t have transportation, getting a free school meal can be difficult. But a couple has been delivering lunches to low-income…
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At Wednesday night’s Eugene 4J school board meeting, the Natives Program gave a presentation about its impact on students.Community members highlighted…
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Tuesday, a large totem pole was installed at Sheldon High School in Eugene. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, the pole is the culmination of a…
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Oregon’s Native American students largely struggle to keep pace with their non-Indian peers. Graduation rates and attendance are low, while dropouts are…
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For the first time in its 45-year history, the 4-J School District’s NATIVES program has started work on a totem pole. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports.About a…
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Local Native Americans held resetting ceremonies for two renovated totem poles for the City of Eugene Saturday. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports. At the Amazon…
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The status of a Native American program for regional K-12 students is uncertain, following President Trump’s latest budget plan. KLCC’s Brian Bull…
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Today, while many other American communities are observing Columbus Day, Eugene is joining several other Pacific Northwest cities in recognizing the…