June Virtual Cathlapotle Plankhouse Second Sunday

Climate Change through the TEK lens with Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield

Join the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge virtually, Sunday, June 13th, at 11 AM, for a deeper look into climate change with Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield. Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) has always and continues to inform Indigenous Lifeways, specifically regarding interruptions in seasonal patterns. Honoring TEK practices can enrich and invigorate contemporary western climate change response and land management practice.

Start the day with trail tips and family activities, at 10 AM. Activity bags will be available to pick up ahead of time, First Saturdays of the month, Saturday, June 6th during Big Paddle at Seasons Coffee Shop in the Old Liberty Theater AND the Clark County Historical Museum booth (while supplies last). Family activity kits for June will include the items you need for a cordage-making activity, all inside a Color-it-Yourself canvas tote bag.

This month’s color-your-own canvas bag features the Lamprey. Lamprey or ‘eel’ is an important First Food for many Pacific Northwest Indigenous Peoples. Our special guest, Dr. Chisholm Hatfield comes from the Siletz Nation where eel is still valued today.

Our cultural craft this month is Cordage. Across the PNW a special braiding technique, unique to the region, was used in everything from fishing line to mat weaving to rope making.

Seasons Coffee Shop at the Old Liberty Theater is located in Historic Downtown Ridgefield. Stop by to get your activity bags, and pick up a coffee, or pastries and gifts! Gifts for sale inside the coffee shop are all local artists and authors, shop and support within our area!

EVENT: Sunday, June 13th, 2021, @ 10 & 11 AM, online!

Second Sundays in 2021 will be virtual and can be viewed on and after the event dates on the Friends Facebook and Youtube Channels.

Craft Details

Tune in to our Facebook page at 10am for a virtual craft demonstration!

Craft Kit includes: Raffia, Beads, Instructions

Cordage instructions PDF »

Speaker Details

Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and is also Cherokee. She currently works as Tribal Liaison and Research Associate for The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI). She has a Doctorate from Oregon State University in Environmental Sciences focusing on Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), is a research scientist, an author, an international speaker. Her other interests include dancing traditionally, singing, learning traditional languages, and is actively involved in mentoring and volunteering with Native students.

Google Scholar links

Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield shares some amazing stories at TEDxSalem V

May Second Sunday info and links »

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