Welcome to Kúkátónón
Kúkátónón is a not-for-profit community-based organization providing
arts & cultural education since 1983. Tax-Exemption #: 93-1195546
“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel it’s warmth.
— African proverb.”
For more information or to learn about sponsorship, please contact info@kukatonon.org.
Our History
Kúkátónón (pronounced Koo Kah Ton Naun) means “We are One” in the Kpelle language of Liberia. With the vision of our amazing Founders we were founded in 1983. One of our Founding Mothers is Mama Rolia Manyongai-Jones, an immigrant from rural Liberia and a former teacher in the Portland Public Schools. It was with a dream of educating young minds about African and African American traditions and bringing people together across cultural lines through her life’s passion, dance, that founded Kúkátónón 35 years ago.
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We are so grateful for the support of these generous foundations and businesses. They are an amazing part of our Village!
