First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath

Join OPB producer Jessie Sears (Karuk) for the kickoff of our “First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath” film tour. The film follows a group of 28 Indigenous kayakers who paddled the entire 300-mile Klamath River to become the first to descend the free-flowing river after the removal of four dams.

DETAILS:

• Program at 3 p.m.
• Doors, food, and community activities starting at 2 p.m.

SNACKS: Provided by OPB from Javelina Indigenous Catering.

FILM T-SHIRTS: Limited availability film t-shirts will be available for purchase at this event with artwork by Toma Villa. Your purchase directly supports OPB’s storytelling and journalism.

TICKETS:

• Tickets are free but required. 50% of all tickets are saved for our tribal community members.
• When selecting a “Tribal Family” ticket, make sure to provide the promo code at checkout – thank you!
• If you haven’t received the promo code for tribal community members, send OPB a note in their contact form. 

This event is part of a series of community screening events happening across Oregon in 2026. Find upcoming screening dates and locations at opb.org/events.

On site partners for this event include Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), Native Arts and Culture Foundation (NACF), Portland All Nations Canoe Family, and Ecotrust