Social Justice
What’s Brewing: State of the County
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesYou’ll gain critical insights into how Deschutes County is tackling many issues facing our residents, including growth and future planning, housing, homelessness, transportation and infrastructure, solid waste, wildfire and resilience, health and safety, and more, along with meeting everyday needs through high-quality cost-effective services.
Community Conversation About Houselessness In Sisters
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHouseless In Sisters: Exploring The Factors That Contribute To Houselessness In Sisters Join for an in-person community conversation hosted at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall with panelists representing the Houseless Community, City of Sisters, Faith-Based Advocates, Deschutes Country, Sisters, Ranger District, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Doors open at 5:30 pm for refreshments. The…
Food Justice at the Intersection of Food, Politics, Art, and Culture
COCC 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, United StatesHow can we create a world in which all Americans, regardless of income, geography, or race have access to healthful, fresh, affordable, and culturally appropriate food? In this interactive talk, Bryant Terry will take us on a journey of his more than two-decade career as a chef, author, publisher, and community builder committed to creating…
Bending the Curve: Pathways Out of Houselessness
Riverhouse on the Deschutes 2850 Rippling River Court, Bend, OR, United StatesAcross Central Oregon, a robust system of services are in place to meet the needs of those experiencing houselessness. Yet there are gaps in this system, and many fall through these cracks. Join for a presentation and extended Q & A with Cheyenne Purrington, Deschutes County Houseless Response Director and Eliza Wilson Director of J…
Winter Community Care
Council on Aging of Central Oregon 1036 NE 5th St., Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Embrace Bend for a heartwarming event at the Council On Aging of Central Oregon, located at Northeast 5th Street in Bend, OR, USA. Winter Community Care is all about coming together as a community to spread warmth. We will be learning how to support people and groups during cold weather and holiday months. As…
Our Knowledge is Power – Climate Change and Indigenous Communities
OSU Cascades - Edward J. Ray Hall, Atrium 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesArtist Talk and Film Screening: OUR KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: THE CULTURES OF BEAUTY AND SURVIVAL IN ISLE DE JEAN CHARLES, LA AND SHISHMAREF, AK NOTE DATE CHANGE: Sunday, November 12, 2023 | 5 to 7 p.m. Edward J. Ray Hall, Charles McGrath Family Atrium, OSU-Cascades FREE. REGISTRATION REQUESTED (REGISTER HERE)
Allyship, Genderless Mothering, and Self-Transformation w/Jodie Patterson
Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United StatesJodie Patterson explores the lithe art of Genderless Mothering - a unique form of social activism that embraces feminism, Black pride, and LGBTQIA+ activism. Patterson will share her personal story as a thought leader and mother of five, and introduce attendees to The Human Rights Campaign for a comprehensive overview of America’s state of affairs…
*RESCHEDULED* Film Screening-Blend: On Being Black in Bend
COCC 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, United States"Blend" is a documentary filmed and edited in Central Oregon that asks 10 Black Central Oregonians about their experiences living, working, and playing on the High Desert. Film creator Kenny Adams uses the film to explore and share uncensored lived experiences. COCC Bend Campus Hitchcock Auditorium-Pioneer 201
Music as a Tool for Social Justice
Explore the meaning of "justice" as Facilitator, Donovan Scribes examines Black life in Oregon through the eyes of hip-hop. Join writer, artist, and producer Donovan Scribes for an exploration of Oregon as he lets music guide us through a shared dialogue about race and justice in post-2020 society. SPACE IS LIMITED. If you register and…