Land Acknowledgement + Equity

Land Acknowledgement
Performance Works NorthWest acknowledges that our studio and performance space in SE Portland rests on the ancestral lands of these indigenous peoples: the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Clackamas, the Cowlitz, and the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.
We are on this land because of the forced removal of its traditional peoples by colonists and settlers. As settlers and/or guests, and acknowledging that this is but a small step on the road to repair, we offer respect to the strong and diverse Native communities in our region today, from Tribes both local and distant, and to their stewardship of these lands—past, present and future.

Please take the opportunity to support any or all of the following:
Native American Youth and Family Center
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
Red Lodge Transition Service
R.I.S.E.

Do you want to learn more about the land you live on or are visiting? This Native Land Map by Native Land Digital, a Canadian not-for-profit organization, is a great start.

Equity & Inclusion
At Performance Works Northwest, we are committed to equity and inclusion in all areas of our work, including artist selection, audience development, programming, recruitment of staff and volunteers and the composition of the Board of Directors. All qualified artists, contractors, staff and volunteers receive consideration for involvement without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.