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,… Continue reading POSTPONED: Indigenous Heritage Month Stories & Songs with Karen Kitchen
Category: Indigenous Peoples
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… Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022
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… Continue reading Native American Heritage Month
Sandy River Hike for Native American Heritage Month
Please join us for a hike along the Sandy River on Saturday, November 20th to honor and celebrate Native American Heritage Month. We will meet at the Alder shelter in Oxbow Regional park at 11 a.m. We will learn about the importance of Salmon to Indigenous People and then take a walk down to the river… Continue reading Sandy River Hike for Native American Heritage Month
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 11th is Indigenous Peoples' Day Indigenous Peoples' Day seeks to acknowledge the existence of thriving communities and cultures prior to colonization, to acknowledge the ongoing harm of colonization to Indigenous peoples and to lift up the continued contributions of Native Americans to all aspects of life. Here's a link to a 2019 story by… Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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