Singing Creek Educational Center has been asked about our association with the term “pioneer” and whether our programs strive to portray pioneers with historical accuracy. The answer is yes, we do commit ourselves to presenting factual history that does not glorify settlement of the West, but does describe it…
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….
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?…
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….
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.
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 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…
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