Learn about the specially designed scarf by artist Travis Stewart for Native American Heritage Night
Native American Heritage Night is this Saturday, Nov. 1, when the Portand Timbers host Houston Dynamo FC at Providence Park in the final home regular-season match of 2026 (7:30pm PT, TICKETS, Apple TV).
The evening features unique pregame and halftime demonstrations, and fans can pick up a limited edition Native American Scarf scarf designed by Northwest Contemporary artist and Chinook, Rogue River, and Kalapuya tribe member Travis Stewart.
The scarf will be available exclusively at PTFC Authentic locations at Providence Park on matchday.
Native American Heritage Night
The evening features appearances from members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde including a drum demonstration from Grand Ronde tribe members Bad Soul on the pitch following warmups.
Additionally, the national anthem will be sung by Klamath/Ojibwe singer Rebecca Kirk alongside an ASL intrepetation from Carli Jones. Then, at halftime, enjoy additional demonstrations from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Schedule (times are approx.)
- 5:00pm PT gates open
- Pregame at Gate D plaza - Native Performing Arts Network and NARA NW
- 6:35pm PT - Bad Soul
- National Anthem - Rebecca Kirk, Carli Jones
- Halftime - Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
"A knowledge of place" fuels Travis Stewart's Chinook paddle-inspired design
Artist Statement from Travis Stewart:
The pattern is our Chinookan paddle blades that are unique to the people of this region. The alternating pattern also has additional meaning in that paddles up signifies welcoming and good intentions while the downward position means business. The color used signifies the color of celedonite which is a natural pigment used in traditional paints and is common to the Portland area.
About Travis Stewart
Travis Stewart is a Contemporary Northwest artist of Chinook, Rogue River, and Kalapuya descent. He lives in Grand Ronde, Oregon and works in a variety of mediums with a primary focus on the sculpture and design of the Willamette Valley and the Columbia River people. He also serves as Director for Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center and has devoted his life to the preservation of the art and culture of the tribes of Western Oregon.
About the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Since time immemorial, the people of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde have called the lands and waterways of what is now the Portland metropolitan area, home. Their ancestors lived, fished, gathered, traded and built communities along the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Though generations of their people were forcibly removed from their homelands, their story is of a people’s resilience, a people’s relationship to place, and people’s perseverance through cultural teachings.
Today, Grand Ronde Tribal Members continue to carry traditions forward through song, dance, and community. As we kick-off Native American Heritage Month, please join us in celebrating the living culture and enduring presence of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
