Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Stewards of the Land





It seems these days we can not escape hearing about the sad state of the environment. Here at Bonnie Kahn's Wild West Gallery we'd prefer to do something about it! So here it is, our new ambition, "Six Months to Save the Planet" a series of lectures, workshops and shows inspired by how we can learn from Native Traditions to become stewards of the Earth.

First Thursday on August 6th two tribal elders will discuss how to save our Earth using Native ways. Darlene Foster/Warm Springs will discuss her inherited role as a food gatherer for the Warm Springs Tribe. Linda Meanus/Warm Springs is the great granddaughter of Chief Tommy Thompson and his wife Flora from Celilo Falls. Raised in a traditional manner, she will share her knowledge of how to be a care-taker of the Earth.

The lecture is from 5-7PM and is FREE! Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough chairs!

Also on view will be a collection of Native American Basketry, Photography, and the collection of Brad Torson.

See you there!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Workshop this Sunday on Keeping the Element Earth

The second installment of our Keeping the Elements workshop series about EARTH is taking place this Sunday from 11-4. At the gallery. Join us with Shelley Jones to learn how to strengthen our connection to the EARTH using old traditions. She will cover animal and plant allies and sacred herbs and their uses.

Please book your spot by calling the gallery! 503.293.9414