Portland State Anthropology Student Association

10/12/2015

Join us today at 4pm in CH 141 for our first meeting of the term!

05/07/2015

Join us today at 4pm

03/11/2015

Today we remember Celilo Falls, its people, its village, and the way in which it fed so many Native peoples along the Columbia for so long.

"On the morning of March 10, 1957, the steel and concrete gates of The Dalles Dam closed, choking back the unimaginable force of the mighty Columbia River. Six hours later and eight miles upstream, Celilo Falls, the age-old Indian salmon fishery, was under water."

For centuries, the roar of the great waterfall Celilo Falls echoed from the canyon walls near the start of the Columbia Gorge. Celilo Falls made visible the power and majesty of the Columbia River. From these waters, Indians had caught salmon for countless generations.

That world came to an end on this day 58 years ago. On the morning of March 10, 1957, the steel and concrete gates of The Dalles Dam closed, choking back the unimaginable force of the mighty Columbia River. Six hours later and eight miles upstream, Celilo Falls, the age-old Indian salmon fishery, was under water.

Most of the tribal leaders at that time have since passed on. But the spirit of Celilo still lives in the traditions and religions, indeed the very souls of Columbia River Indian people.

Today the Columbia River flows silently past this ancient fishing site. The falls' rugged outcrops and turbulent waters are out of sight; its deafening roar silenced, buried under the waters of Lake Celilo. But the memory of Celilo will always be held in solemnity by the Salmon People of the Columbia River.

02/11/2015

http://www.pdx.edu/giving/crowdfunding?cfpage=project&project_id=10987

Hey everyone! The Lambda Alpha Honor Society for Anthropology Majors is trying to raise $1500 for the new visual anthropology exhibit. The website above is to the community funded website where you can find a link to donate. Please share this with anyone and everyone, as we have only 30 days to meet our goal!

Here is a video with a more in-depth description of the project and how the funds will be used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV2XZWKkXEY&feature=youtu.be

02/04/2015

This week is going to be great! Thursday at 4pm you can See Dave Harrelson, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer and Tribal Member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde sharing perspectives, experience, and insights on the management and engagement of tribal cultural resources related to the Grand Ronde, in SMSU 328.

Next Thursday is First Thursday!

02/03/2015

http://nwac2015.uoregon.edu/

Northwest Anthropological Conference 2015 - Annual Anthropology conference of the Pacific Northwest.

01/29/2015

Just a reminder! CH141 at 2pm.

See you there!
2pm in CH141.

01/29/2015

Next Thursday is First Thursday!

01/27/2015

See you there!
2pm in CH141.

01/22/2015

Happening today!

01/19/2015

01/15/2015

BUT! There is still food from Basha's so come on by C141! Thank you Luis!