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| Oak Creek powwow |
| By gazettetimes.com |
| Published: 10/12/2009 |
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Most of the girls at the Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility in Albany had been preparing for Saturday's Native American Powwow for more than three weeks. Using patterns supplied by Bonnie Peterson of the Siletz tribe, the girls created ceremonial shawls that they were able to unveil during the traditional dances and games that took place in the Oak Creek courtyard. One Oak Creek teen displayed a patterned shawl that included multi-colored squares on the reverse side because it reminded her of her family. "I come from an alternative family and I matched the colors to the colors in the house," she said. The colorful shawls aren't completely finished but they were far enough along to wear during the various dances and ceremonies presented at the Pow Wow. The event came to Oak Creek to provide residents an opportunity to learn about the Native American culture. "It's part of the goal of the Oregon Youth Authority," said Alice True, executive support specialist at Oak Creek. "We draw from the communities to help make the presentations. The Native American community has been very supportive." Read More. |
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