Call for Ceasefire in Palestine
Families for DEI Le Monde call and stress the immediate need for a permanent ceasefire and share our unwavering support for peace in Israel and Palestine. According to the World Health Organization, over 100,000 Palestinians have tragically lost their lives, are wounded, or missing. This staggering number reflects the immense suffering and loss experienced by…
Africa Fashion and Black Artists of Oregon at PAM
Thank you to all the families who made it out to the Portland Art Museum on Sunday, February 4, 2024 for Africa Fashion and Black Artists of Oregon. We enjoyed the galleries, panel discussion, and dance performance. Not to mention tour en francais of the French-speaking designers in the show. Both exhibits are up for…
It’s Le Monde Lottery Time Again
We love Le Monde French Immersion and its inclusive, international spirit! Families for DEI at Le Monde is spreading the word about our wonderful school in communities across Portland. If you would like to help, please share the blurb below on social media and with families who might be interested in applying for the 2023-24…
POSTPONED: Indigenous Heritage Month Stories & Songs with Karen Kitchen
UPDATED, November 4, 2022: Due to current weather conditions and the ongoing forecast for heavy rain and wind with potential flooding, we are postponing this event. For updates on events and meetings, please subscribe to our email list. We hope you’ll join Families for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in celebrating Indigenous Heritage month on Saturday,…
October 9, 2022 Meeting Notes
We gathered on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Colonel Summers Park – Adults in attendance: Sue Bickerstaff, Emma Colburn, Kelly Connor Sunrose, Raina Croff, Jeffrey Yasskin, Michelle. – Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022. Kelly will create post on website commemorating the holiday and include a link to the Kids’ Powwow in Laurelhurst. Michelle spoke of open-source…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday that acknowledges the existence of thriving communities and cultures prior to colonization as well as the ongoing harm of colonization to Indigenous peoples and lifts up the continued contributions of Native Americans to all aspects of life. This is the second year Oregon has observed this holiday. The…
2021-2022 Year-in-Review
At a glance, this year we… ● Changed our name to more accurately represent our vision, mission and members, and came to consensus on a logo (designed by parent-member-volunteer Michelle Lamanet, see above!)● Collaborated with the Le Monde Parents Committee on two events● Met monthly via ZOOM and in-person, allowing us to continue collaborating during…
Join Us at Book Fest!
Join us for Book Fest! 2022 on Friday, May 20 at Colonel Summers Park To help kick off Read-A-Thon 2022 at Le Monde French Immersion, join us in celebration of books and readers with an after-school Book Fest! As part of this event, we will have a book exchange, a student showcase of diverse books,…
Let’s Spread the Word about Le Monde!
We love Le Monde French Immersion and its inclusive, international spirit! Families for DEI at Le Monde is spreading the word about our wonderful school in communities across Portland. If you would like to help, please share the blurb below on social media and with families who might be interested in applying for the 2022-23…
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the cultures, accomplishments, and contributions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. We hope you will join us for a hike along the Sandy River honoring Native American Heritage Month on Saturday, November 20th at 11am. More information can be found here. Ways to Celebrate…
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