The Father's Group Film Series Presents: A Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
2022-01-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for a night of celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. with The Father’s Group, a local Black-led non-profit that works to enhance the lives of children through education, leadership, and networking; while strengthening our community, eliminating barriers, and helping individuals reach their full potential.
The Father’s Group is presenting a full month of films in collaboration with BendFilm and Open Space Event Studios to celebrate and honor Black History Month kicking off with an MLK celebration on Saturday the 15th.
Come enjoy local artists, a short performance, a film (to be announced shortly) followed by a Q&A led by The Father’s

Know Stories - Tribal/Shared History: Reflection & Storytelling
2024-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend, 97701
Laurie Danzuka shares tribal history, impacts on public education, engaging with tribal students/families, and indigenous ways of living. She will also share current issues facing tribes and their members. All these topics center around treaties, ceded lands, tribal lifeways, cultural restoration, and language revitalization.
Laurie has been an education advocate for preschool to post-secondary education for the past 20+ years. She grew up, went to school, raised her family, and presently lives on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. She believes there can be a balance in tribal education and public education rather than choosing one over the other. Laurie is sharing her story through life experiences and from her personal lens and perspective. She shares to create understanding and to address common misconceptions.

Drum-Making Class: Celebrating the Work of Frederick Douglass and Bob Marley
2024-02-06 16:00 - 17:30 | COCC Redmond, 2324 NE College Lp, Redmond, OR, 97756 , United States
Black History Month is celebrated in part because of the contributions of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and activist Bob Marley, who exposed racism, poverty, and violence in the world while teaching all to passionately advocate for humanity. Come celebrate their contributions by creating joy with this drum-making event.
COCC Redmond Campus, Student Commons (RTEC). Space is limited. RSVP to Marcus LeGrand at mlegrand2@cocc.edu or call 541-330-4376
Events are FREE and OPEN to the public.

An Introduction to the Klamath Tribes
2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Gabriann Hall of the Klamath Tribes and the Deschutes Land Trust for an evening centered around the Klamath Tribes. Gabriann will share her personal perspective and insight through acknowledging Native history and carrying on the tradition of oral storytelling. Learn about the impact of Termination and Restoration on the Klamath Tribes’ people, then gain a better understanding about current issues related to treaty rights, first foods, and dam removal. Gabriann will finish the evening talking about the Klamath Tribes’ work on water and land restoration. This presentation is free and ticket sales open one month prior to the event.
Nature Nights are free, but a ticket is required. Please register online: deschuteslandtrust.org

A Sense of Place Webinar Series: Indigenous Perspectives of Earth, Water and Sky - Featuring David G. Lewis, PhD
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A Sense of Place Webinar Series: Indigenous Perspectives of Earth, Water and Sky – Featuring David G. Lewis, PhD. – Assistant Professor, Anthropology & Indigenous Studies, Oregon State University.

Belonging, Justice, and Our Shared Humanity
2025-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Chandler Lecture Series and COCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion are pleased to announce the keynote speaker for our 2025 Season of Nonviolence programming.

Monday, January 27, 6:30 p.m.
Tower Theatre, Bend
We all strive for a world where everyone feels like they belong. Rather than focus on what separates us, Rev. Naomi Tutu will encourage us to focus on our shared humanity. She believes it’s important for everyone to recognize how our actions, or lack thereof, impact those around us. She will talk about how our differences are opportunities, and how the foundation for a just society is where we accept others and recognize the potential for greatness in each of us. This will foster a brighter future where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
FREE and OPEN to the public
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