Week of Events
Delivering Community Clean Energy – Fall Conference (virtual) 2022
Don’t miss the “Delivering Community Clean Energy” virtual Fall Conference, hosted by the NW Energy Coalition and featuring clean energy expert panelists, on November 14 and November 17. The two half-day conference will cover issues like: Recent election results Renewable energy siting Increased funding for clean energy Hydropower impacts on salmon Join advocates, utility representatives,…
Using Federal Charging Funds Equitably & Effectively
Presenters will review best practices and use cases around using federal money on charging infrastructure and how best to implement people-centered equitable programs around community and accessibility.
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…
Powwow Yoga Workshops with Acosia Red Elk
Acosia Red Elk is an enrolled member of the Umatilla Tribe in Oregon. She is a ten-time world champion jingle dancer, international yoga teacher, glass artist, cultural teacher and wellness advocate who is known for public speaking/storytelling, indigenizing fitness, and teaching powwow dance. Acosia is the creator of Powwow Yoga, a fusion practice that braids…
Powwow Yoga Workshops with Acosia Red Elk
Acosia Red Elk is an enrolled member of the Umatilla Tribe in Oregon. She is a ten-time world champion jingle dancer, international yoga teacher, glass artist, cultural teacher and wellness advocate who is known for public speaking/storytelling, indigenizing fitness, and teaching powwow dance. Acosia is the creator of Powwow Yoga, a fusion practice that braids…
“Empowering Women Through Adventure” Bend Women’s Speaker Series- Saveria Tilden
Saveria will be presenting on "Why We Thrive in Women's-Only Spaces". It should be a really inspiring night - Saveria will help you figure out how to go from following Instagram accounts, wishing that was you, to living your best life embracing and defining adventure on your own terms. She'll talk about finding a like-minded community to adventure with…
Building a Climate-Resilient Future: Innovative Design and New Public Policies
Oregon’s second-largest source of climate pollution comes from the energy we use to heat, cool, and operate offices, commercial businesses, homes, and public buildings. These same buildings are also a line of defense against climate threats like extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Buildings are therefore an essential component in combating climate change and protecting us…
Delivering Community Clean Energy – Fall Conference (virtual) 2022
Don’t miss the “Delivering Community Clean Energy” virtual Fall Conference, hosted by the NW Energy Coalition and featuring clean energy expert panelists, on November 14 and November 17. The two half-day conference will cover issues like: Recent election results Renewable energy siting Increased funding for clean energy Hydropower impacts on salmon Join advocates, utility representatives,…
Sense of Place PNW Speaker Series: Indigenous Perspectives on Earth, Water and Sky, Featuring Roberta (Bobbie) Connor
Bobbie is the director of Tamástslikt (Tah-MAHST-slickt) Cultural Institute, the 45,000 square foot tribally-owned museum on the Umatilla Reservation near Pendleton, Oregon. The Institute serves three goals: providing the most accurate history of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla peoples, perpetuation of tribal knowledges, and improving the Tribal economy. It is the only tribally-owned interpretive…
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…
Voices of the River Journal Launch Party
The Voices of the River Journal is an extension of the work Confluence does in public gatherings, education programs in schools, and their Digital Library that features interviews, documentary shorts, photo galleries, and research papers on these subject managers exclusively from an Indigenous perspective. What: Voices of the River Journal Launch Party When: Friday, November…
Local Energy Forum: Creating an Energy Plan for Deschutes County
Come learn about local energy in Deschutes County and how you can get involved with planning for our energy future! Come learn about how we can plan for our energy future in Deschutes County! Where our energy comes from and how we use it are important factors in shaping our communities in Central Oregon. The…
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.