Indigenous Day Teaching Training was a Success!
Teachers Learned about Native Culture, Classroom Best Practices, and Teaching Strategies
At the Indigenous Day teacher training at the LCC Longhouse in April, teachers came together to participate in a cultural learning program. Deitrich Peters (Grand Ronde), Nicole Butler-Hooton (Siletz Tribe) and Karen Rainsong of SCEC presented on Native culture and how to teach it. We had great feedback and will be offering this program again….
Who Cares About History?
In a country that prides itself on innovation, speed, and the next big thing, history can feel like clutter—dusty textbooks, old arguments, names etched into stone. In a world of nonstop headlines and instant opinions, it’s tempting to ask why we should look backward at all. Why dwell on what’s over when the future demands so much attention?…
Online Quilt Auction: Staying Cozy and Contributing to our Work
Support SCEC this Fall with our beautiful quilts and table runners! These items have been lovingly donated to SCEC so we can raise money to support our history programs and projects. All the proceeds go to SCEC to help subsidize our history field trips for next...
A Fresh Start: SCEC rents space at Dorris Ranch
In September, Singing Creek Educational Center moved our base of operations to the Dorris Ranch Living History Village in Springfield, OR. It is a homecoming for me, full of memories and excitement for the fresh start. Twenty years ago I ran the living history program...
Summer Camp Spinning: A Special Treat
Ann Dockendorf, SCEC President, volunteered at all 5 summer camps this year and reflects on the experience. It was a special treat for her to see the kids enjoying nature, history, hands-on learning and more….
Reflections on our Ten Year Anniversary
SCEC is celebrating our 10th year of being a nonprofit in 2025. Karen reflects on the history of the organization, her personal connection to this work, and what’s important to convey about our shared history.
Singing Creek Educational Center Gives Free History Programs to Three Local Schools
“Explore History” contest winners receive living history presentations For its tenth anniversary as a nonprofit, Singing Creek Educational Center (SCEC) held a contest this Spring for local school districts. Three winning schools were chosen to receive free living...
Indigenous Display at Eugene Library Children’s Area
We have put up a display of PNW indigenous items, including photos of Grand Ronde Tribal members and children’s storybooks about indigenous culture for the community to enjoy. The display will be up for October and November, 2024. Click to read more….
Earth Ways Summer Camp 2024: Indigenous learning
Earth Ways Summer Camp 2024 was full of interesting learning, cultural experiences, nature exploration and fun. There were several moments that I call magical, which resonated with deep meaning for me, and I think, for the campers as well. Such as when our special guest Deitrich Peters, Grand Ronde, allowed the children to come up and touch his regalia…