Five Oaks Museum

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Here are some of our beautiful and talented volunteers (: We can’t wait for you to be apart of our team ✨

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Hi friends, Marissa Sanchez here, Patron Experience & Project Manager at !! We’re excited for the opportunity do an Instagram Takeover this week ✨ Bag&Baggage’s mission is to unpack the stories we carry with us ~ from anecdotal to epic; from original to classic ~ using these as the groundwork to create transformative theatrical experiences that explore our shared humanity. 🧳 Join us from August 11th - 16th to learn more about what we do!! 🎭

This month it’s our turn to welcome members of all the participating organizations to come visit us for free! Feel what it’s like to be a Five Oaks Museum member for the month of August, and see our beautiful and dynamic exhibition “Replenish the Root: Six Centuries of Gathering Under the Oaks.”

Schedule your visit in the link below:
https://fiveoaksmuseum.as.me/schedule/a3d712c7/appointment/42438055/calendar/3352297?appointmentTypeIds[]=42438055

Free admission for members of the these awesome organizations:
Oregon Zoo
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Pittock Mansion
Oregon Historical Society
Deepwood Museum & Gardens
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Architectural Heritage Center
Clark County Historical Museum
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
The Museum At Warm Springs
Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
World Forestry Center
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Lan Su Chinese Garden

artwork excerpt by: Ryan Pierce "The Madness of John Day"

Oregon and Washington-based educators are invited to visit Five Oaks Museum TOMORROW: Saturday, August 10th from 10:30 a.m. - Noon for a free Educator Tour & Resources Share.

You’ll see our exhibition, “Replenish the Root: Six Centuries of Gathering under the Oaks” which digs into local Native land stewardship and also the ecological abundance of Oregon white oak ecosystems. Get a first look at upcoming in-person and downloadable resources with our Learning Coordinator, Aron Wagner.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot for tomorrow’s tour now in the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-free-educator-tour-resource-share-tickets-921794410897?aff=oddtdtcreator

It’s time for rejuvenation for our team! We will be closed for Summer break starting Thursday, July 4 and will reopen for regular museum hours on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Thank you all for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

MASCOT SUIT: The “Warrior” mascot suit used by the school at events misrepresents and disrespects the traditional attire of high-ranking Koa, inaccurately depicting their battle attire.

PINEAPPLES: The use of pineapples in the school’s decorations and marketing perpetuates an inaccurate stereotype of Hawaiian culture, ignoring the fruit’s historical association with colonization and economic exploitation by businesses like the Dole plantation.

THE HUT: The student store named “The Hut,” with its cartoonish bamboo lettering and tropical stickers, simplifies and misrepresents the complex and intentional architecture of traditional Native Hawaiian homes.

THE REAL MEANING OF ‘OHANA: The school’s use of the word ʻOhana, derived from the legend of Hāloa and representing the reciprocal relationships and generational sustainability within a community, lacks understanding of its deep cultural significance beyond just “family.”

TIKI AWARDS: The tiki statues given as athletic awards are offensive and disrespectful to Hawaiian culture, as they inaccurately represent kiʻi, sacred sculptures of deities, and trivialize the craftsmanship and cultural importance behind them.

FAKE LEIS: The school’s use of fake leis for rewarding students undermines the cultural significance and craftsmanship of real leis, which are meaningful gifts and adornments in Hawaiian culture.

For a more in-depth explanation of the cultural significance of all photos in this post, visit Mōhala Youth Councilʻs Instagram Bio () 🙌🌿