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Oregon Folklife Residency: Katie Harris Murphy and Mary Harris

Start:
Thursday, October 15, 9:00 am
End:
Saturday, October 17, 5:00 pm
Cost:
$8
Organizer:
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Phone
(541) 523-5369
Location:
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 OR Hwy-86, Baker City, 97814 + Google Map
Phone:
541-523-1843

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC), with thanks to the James and Marion Miller Foundation, will host an “Oregon Folklife Residency,” a 7-month partnership with the Oregon Folklife Network.

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, the friends organization for NHOTIC, reached out to the Oregon Folklife Network to develop a plan to bring Oregon Cultural Keepers to Eastern Oregon to share their traditions in 2026 as part of the Oregon 250 Celebrations.

From October 15 to October 17, NHOTIC will host Oregon Cultural Keeper Katie Harris Murphy and Mary Harris (Pendleton). Katie Harris Murphy Kap Kap Tsonmi is a bead worker, plateau style dancer, and traditional artist of the Wallowa Band Nimiipuu, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Karuk tribes. Mary Harris Ipnawasatillup,is a skilled seamstress and beadworker with a profound love for song and dance. In 2025 Katie, Mary, and Sister Anna authored and published their first book, This Native American Life: Soul of the Dress.

Event Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair-accessible venue
  • Accessible parking
  • Service animals welcome