Tribal history focus of new exhibit  

   Two lengthy panels are on exhibit at the Klamath Tribes Administration Building and one at the Chiloquin Community Center through Aug. 3.

   The exhibit was created by the historical society’s folk-life program and Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes as part of this year’s Sesquicentennial Celebration of Oregon’s 150th birthday.  

   Taylor David, the Tribes public relations manager, said the Oregon tribes have lived in the region for much longer than 150 years but agreed to participate to better tell their story. David submitted information about the Tribes history along with a   large collection of historic and current photographs. Several are included on the panels, including a historic Edward Curtis image of a Klamath Indian sitting on the rim at Crater Lake.

   Three themes are featured on the three long panels, which are made of cloth so they are flexible and can be fitted to contours of display areas.   The themes include The Land, Federal Indian Policies, and Traditions That Bind.

   Panels featuring The Land and Traditions That Bind are available for viewing at the administration building during regular office hours and the panel on Federal Indian Policies can seen at the community center during its open hours.  

   A student magazine with information about the tribes, activities and general information about American Indian traditions has also been prepared as part of the exhibit.

   For information on the Chiloquin displays contact David at Tribal office at 783-2219, extension 147 and the community center at 783-7780.