Events

Culture Night and Community Dinners 2025-26
Culture & Community Nights at the Longhouse
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month
5:30 - 7:30 pm 
Many Nations Longhouse 
 
Come join us for food, fellowship, and fun as we gather in community and hold each other up! 
Native Engagement Time Poster_Wednesdays 1:30-3:30_Many Nations Longhouse
Native Engagement Time 
Every Wednesday 1:30-3:30pm
Many Nations Longhouse
 
Drop-in advising, crafting supplies, and snacks! For more information contact Norma Trefren (ntrefren@uoregon.edu).  
Native American Arts and Crafts Market
Native American Arts and Crafts Market Eugene 
First Sunday of the month 
10:00am - 4:00pm 
Farmers Market Pavilion 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene 
 
Visit us at naacm.org 
Photo of an art piece by Choctaw artist, Jeffrey Gibson, "Untitled Figure 1"
September 12, 2026-March 7, 2027
Coeta and Donald Barker Changing Exhibitions Gallery 
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
 
Special Hours for Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, October 12, 2026
11:00am-5:00pm
Free admission 
 
Indigenous Peoples Day Workshop
Monday, October 12, 2026
3:00-4:45 pm
JSMA Education Studio
Free to all participants
Shirod Younker photo. MNCH 2026 Where Past is Present Featured Artist
Ongoing throughout 2026-27
Museum of Natural and Cultural History 
 
"Collaborating with Culture": Shirod is an artist and educator committed to perpetuating the artwork of his people and supporting others to do the same. Through teaching and collaborations with other Indigenous artists, Shirod is dedicated to passing on traditional knowledge and bringing Tribal communities together.
Native American Arts and Crafts Makers NAHM event and celebration poster. Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:30-8:00pm, Farmer's Market Pavilion
Native American Arts and Crafts Makers: Heritage Month Fall Festival
Friday, November 6, 2026
5:30-8:00 pm
Kalapuya Ilihi Farmer's Market Pavilion 
 
Come join us for food, stories, song, dancing, and arts and crafts vendors as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month in Kalapuya ilihi! 
Shirod Younker photo. MNCH 2026 Where Past is Present Featured Artist
Thursday, November 12, 2026
6:00 pm
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Museum Galleria
Free for UO ID card holders and MNCH members. Included with regular admission. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.  
 
For artist and educator Shirod Younker (Coquille/Coos/Umpqua), art is a medium to reclaim cultural traditions, learn from his ancestors, and bring Tribal communities together. Join Shirod for stories of his path and inspiration as an artist, and how he works to perpetuate the artwork of his people and support others to do the same.
Film Poster: Journey Home, David Gulpilil
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Soreng Theatre
Free and Open to the Public 
 
6:00 PM — Doors open, community gathering and visiting
7:00 PM — Screening
Following the Film — Informal gathering in the lobby to visit, share thoughts, continue the conversation.