Events Calendar

A groundbreaking exhibition of historic and contemporary ceremonial regalia from all nine of Oregon’s federally recognized Native American tribes, much of which is rarely seen by the general public, will be on display Sept. 27–Jan. 18 at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art.

"The Art of Ceremony," Oregon’s 2008 National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces project, will feature what the tribes consider their finest artwork, items they wear and use in private ceremonies and rituals. Hand-crafted dresses, baskets, jewelry, moccasins and headwear — many on loan from Native families across the state — are among the items to be displayed.

A Procession of Nations through campus beginning at 3 p.m. Sept. 27 will include members of all Oregon’s tribes. The procession will start near Jackson Plaza and move to the museum, where an opening ceremony will follow.