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Native American elder to speak at Sylvania
Photos and story by James Hill
Native American Elder Linda Meanus will speak at PCC on Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m. in TCB 218 at the Sylvania Campus. Meanus, an elder of the Warm Springs Tribe, is a traditional dancer, accomplished regalia designer, seamstress, and beader. She will speak about her art, the tradition of women’s work as beaders and regalia seamstresses, the meaning of the designs she creates and the many ceremonial and celebratory uses for her creations. The clothing she has created is worn by family and tribal members and used in traditional dancing at ceremonies and powwows. For more information, call 503-977-8101.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »