A part of View the Future’s mission includes cultural preservation and educating the public about historical truths. To that end, VtF undertook a two-part project called “Local First Nation Historical Signs”. Part one was completed with the installation of five signs on the Yachats Ya’Xaik Trail commemorating the history of the First Nation people and Prison Camp Years who lived in the Yachats area. This month Part two reached completion with the installation of the final two signs in the Amanda Trail Gathering area that also includes the true story of Amanda.
Yachats Public Works installed the first three signs and Angell Job Corps Masonry Program crew installed the second four signs supervised by instructor Joel Hatzenbihler. Project supervision of the first five signs was by Robert Kentta, Cultural Resources Director with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians; the final two signs were supervised by Jesse Beers, Cultural Resources Manager, and Mark Petrie, Assistant Cultural Resources Manager with the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. Yachats Trails crew members and View the Future Board members also donated time and labor.
Deepest appreciation goes to Joanne Kittel and Diane Disse for the enormous amount of time they devoted to designing the signs and bringing all the players together to make the signs a reality. Collaborative partnerships were essential and created a heartfelt community spirit.
Thank you all !!!!!!
Photos by VtF Board member Shelly Shrock.
