Fry bread, cedar hats, resilience: Indigenous Peoples Day celebration returns to Clackamas Community College

Published on: 10/10/2026

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Rebecca Kirk and her daughter Dee Dee pose for a photo behind jewelry Rebecca has made. Rebecca Kirk is an Indigenous artist registered member of the Klamath tribe who sells her art under the name Resting Warrior Face. She says she makes her jewelry and art prints for people to feel Cheryle Kennedy has served as a Chairwoman for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for 17 years. She was the first to speak in Saturday's program, recognizing the importance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Part of the celebration included a market with various vendors. Seen here are cedar paddles that were for sale. Tachi Killer Tacos offered fry bread to enjoy on their own or as tacos outside of the Niemeyer Center. Clackamas Community College held an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Saturday, Oct 10 that consisted of Native American vendors, performances and food. The actual holiday is Monday, Oct. 12. Dr. Sherrie Davis is an award-winning flutist who performed Saturday afternoon in the auditorium. Rebecca Kirk offered hair pins for sale at her table in the Niemeyer Center at Clackamas Community College foyer. The President of Clackamas Community College Tim Cook spoke at the beginning of the program. Clackamas Community College held an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Saturday, Oct 10 that consisted of Native American vendors, performances and food. The actual holiday is Monday, Oct. 12.

The history, culture and continued contributions of Oregon’s Native communities filled Clackamas Community College on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the school’s annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration.

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