by OFN Graduate Research Assistant Em Knott Set against the backdrop of turbulent sea-water, storm-battered row houses, and a charming downtown, the FisherPoets Gathering is held annually in Astoria, Oregon. This three day event allows commercial fishers from all over the world to gather and perform original poetry, prose and songs. The Oregon Folklife Network… Continue reading →

Co-sponsored by the Oregon Folklife Network UO Many Nations Longhouse Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 5 – 8 PM From Gordon Bettles, Many Nations Longhouse Steward: The University of Oregon Many Nations Longhouse is continuing the Native American tradition of Storytelling. This has to occur during the winter season in order to be proper. To do… Continue reading →

by OFN Graduate Research Assistant Bruno Seraphin OFN is involved in a multi-year effort to document traditional culture on the McKenzie, in particular the work of fishing guides. This includes wooden drift boat building, legends and histories, stories about hatcheries, fishing, fly tying, dams, floods, the old white water parade, hunting and trapping, lodges, food… Continue reading →