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Deitz Peters loves telling the stories of his people – members of the Grand Ronde tribe – passed from generation to generation. He’s also skilled in hand-beading clothing and jewelry as well as performing on handmade flutes.

Now, he and other Native Americans pass those stories, as well as their music and dancing traditions to anyone looking to learn more about Native American culture.

For several years, Peters and others have hosted free Native Cultural encampments at Linn County parks. There will be three this summer, all held Fridays through Sundays: June 23-25 at Roaring River,...