Confluence
Confluence
Confluence connects you to the history, living cultures, and ecology of the Columbia River system through Indigenous voices. We are a community-supported nonprofit that works through six art landscapes, educational programs, and public gatherings in collaboration with northwest tribes, communities, and the celebrated artist Maya Lin.
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A Native Lens on Regenerative Ecosystems
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10/14/21 • 30 min
In this episode two members of Northwest Indigenous nations, David Lewis and Teara Farrow Ferman discuss the history of the Columbia watershed and new efforts to improve wildlife habitat and water quality.
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11/20/16 • 37 min
Confluence Story Gatherings are live story-driven conversations designed to elevate indigenous voices in our understanding of the Columbia River system. This discussion is framed by audio excerpts from interviews we conducted with tribal elders and leaders with our partners at NW Documentary. This public event was recorded on November 12, 2016 at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Pendleton, Oregon. Thanks to the Oregon Community Foundation, Paul B. and Deborah D. Speer, Steve and Jan Oliva and Brot and Mary Bishop.
Confluence Podcast: We Were There
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09/20/22 • 27 min
In this installment of the Confluence podcast, storyteller Ed Edmo (Shoshone Bannock), photographer Joe Cantrell (Cherokee) and composter Nancy Ives who talked about their new symphony called “Celilo Falls We Were There.” Conductor Yaki Bergman was also at the event but as he was there via zoom, the mic did not pick up his audio. For the symphony Ed paired his poetry with Nancy Ives music and projected photographic images by Joe Cantrell. “Celilo Falls We Were There” explores the geologic and human history of Celilo Falls, and how when The Dalles Dam flooded the Falls in 1957 Indigenous people lost not only their livelihoods but their cultural and spiritual home since time immemorial.
08/27/19 • 11 min
Tule Films founder Woodrow Hunt talks about his work with Confluence, termination and resilience, and how his own family history relates to the work he does.
06/27/19 • 25 min
Confluence Story Gathering - Silas Whitman by Confluence
Salmon's Agreement
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10/21/21 • 28 min
“Salmon have always kept their word...” In this episode, we talk with filmmaker WoodrowHunt a Klamath/Modoc/ Cherokee descendent and Bobbie Conner, a member of the Confederate Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Executive Director of the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, about Hunt’s recent film, Salmon’s Agreement.
06/01/20 • 27 min
Indigenous Voices of the Columbia River: Vancouver Story Gathering by Confluence
09/26/23 • 29 min
In today’s episode, Confluence takes a look inward, specifically at Confluence’s education programming in schools. Today, we’ll hear from h three of those educators about what they do with students and why, including Emma Johnson, a Cowlitz Tribal member and recently earned her masters of science in cultural anthropology from Portland State University. Her interests include tribal food sovereignty and traditional ecological and cultural knowledge. We’ll also hear from Christine and Clifton Bruno who have been sharing the Indigenous culture of the Pacific Northwest for more than 25 years. Clifton is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Christine is Comache, Basque and Irish. The two of them work with schools, parks, land restoration projects and nonprofit organizations like Confluence and the Native Gathering Garden at Cully Park in Portland.
The Evolving Redheart Memorial
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05/23/23 • 29 min
For several years Confluence has gathered oral history interviews on an event known as the Redheart Memorial. It's an annual commemoration in Vancouver, Washington, to honor the suffering of the Redheart Band, who the US Army imprisoned in 1877. Over the years, the Redheart memorial has evolved and deepened. In today’s episode, we’re going to hear from three Nez Perce Tribal members: Jeffery Scott, Clendon Allen, and Danae Wilson. You’ll hear them talk about the healing this memorial brings, despite the tragedy it commemorates. Over the years, the Redheart memorial has evolved and deepened. In today’s episode, we’re going to hear from three Nez Perce Tribal members: Jeffery Scott, Clendon Allen, and Danae Wilson. You’ll hear them talk about the healing and happiness this memorial brings, despite the tragedy it commemorates.
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How many episodes does Confluence have?
Confluence currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does Confluence cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Confluence?
The episode title 'A Native Lens on Regenerative Ecosystems' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Confluence?
The average episode length on Confluence is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Confluence released?
Episodes of Confluence are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of Confluence?
The first episode of Confluence was released on Aug 24, 2015.
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