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We are now open ! Special Events... July 31 through Sept. 30 Power of Home art exhibition: The work of past, present, and future tribal artists is featured in this art exhibition on display at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute. The exhibition has three categories, in keeping with the Tamastslikt exhibit story line -- We Were, We Are, We Will Be. The work of tribal ancestors will be featured in We Were. The work of 11 current artists are featured in We Are, the invitational section of the exhibition. We Will Be features the work of emerging and future artists, including children. At Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, discover the story of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Tribes – three distinct peoples melded together over the past 150 years in an alliance now called the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla once numbered more than 8,000 people. Our confederation now has 2,087 enrolled tribal members.
We are a small group of people who have lived and died close to this land for more than 10,000 years. We are a small group of people bound together by blood, by culture, by history. We are a small group of people who have maintained our traditional song, dance, art, language, clothing, religion, and food, despite significant events and changes in our lives. We are a small group of people with a big story to tell&ldots; Tamastslikt Cultural Institute will present an entirely new perspective on history - that of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Tribes. The permanent exhibit gallery tells the story of the tribes in three parts: "We Were," "We Are," and "We Will Be." The exhibit experience begins with a walk at the base of the Blue Mountains, leading to the permanent gallery where the Tribes' story is shared through exhibits designed by world renowned Jean Jacque Andre. An art gallery will host changing exhibits and showcase local and regional art by tribal artists. The 45,000 square foot facility also features a visitor services wing complete with a museum store emphasizing local tribal arts and crafts, multi-use theater, and café. A museum services wing features archives and photo collections, the Institute's permanent artifact collection, a community storage facility, and other facilities for caring for artifacts, photos, and documents. Tamastslikt, which means "interpret" in the Walla Walla native language, is part of the Wildhorse Resort that also features a casino, 100-room hotel, 100-space RV park, and 18-hole championship golf course. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla began planning Tamastslikt in 1988 with the vision of preserving, enhancing and sharing their rich culture and history. Construction of the $18 million project began in 1996.
Hours and Rates Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day) Admission prices (for viewing the exhibits): $6 Adults $4 Senior citizens (over 55) $4 students and children (under 5 free) $1 each off admission if accompanied by a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation The Institute is a key component of the Wildhorse Resort, which is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Tamastslikt is located 5 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon, just off Interstate 84 at Exit 216. 72789 Highway 331 Pendleton, Oregon 97801 phone 541-966-9748 1-800-654-9453 CASINO | HOTEL | RV PARK | GOLF COURSE | |
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