Human Experience in the Oregon Great Basin Symposium
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Human Experience in the Oregon Great Basin Symposium
This symposium brings to the public presentations by tribal knowledge-holders, anthropologists, and archaeologists who have researched and learned about the land, plants, animals, people, and climate of the Great Basin in Oregon. Discussions led by Wilson Wewa (Northern Paiute) and Diane Teeman (Burns Paiute) will frame each day, which will be filled with presentations about…
Virtual Book Discussion: There, There by Tommy Orange
A wondrous and shattering novel that follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. This chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American—grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty…
Removing Barriers to Net Zero Commercial-Industrial Development
Jean von Bargen Root’s Net Zero Fellowship research explores barriers and opportunities to advance net-zero energy in commercial-industrial developments in Oregon. With a focus on the Willamette Valley, Rogue Valley and High Desert, Jean evaluates current and future climate conditions and assesses how local development codes, standards and policies help or hinder net-zero performance in…
November Green Drinks: Tananáwit
About Heritage Month: November is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. This month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is an opportune time to learn about and support our tribal communities in present-day Central Oregon. Event…
Bend COTA Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
Salomon Outdoor Movie Night w/ SheJumps
Calling all "Women of Winter"! SheJumps will have a table at this awesome event that raises money for COAC (Central Oregon Avalanche Center). Come check out the flick "Feel Real" from Blank Collective, enter a raffle to win a pair of skis and bindings from Salomon and schwag from Blackstrap, and meet up with other "women of…
Elemental Film Screening – Bend Premiere
Join Central Oregon LandWatch at Tower Theatre COLW is hosting a screening of ELEMENTAL, a documentary film that invites us to reimagine our relationship with wildfire. Click here to view the trailer. Five years in the making, this documentary film began right here in Oregon and grew into into a deep investigation of wildfire in…
Panel Discussion: Connecting with Our Military Communities
Join Eclipse Theater Community following the matinee performances of Craig Fox Had a Wife for a panel discussion. This event welcomes guests with experience and backgrounds in mental health, military service, and education to discuss the themes of the play, the veteran experience, and more.