Back for another season, the Indigenous Speakers Series brings Native artists, storytellers, and scholars to the Museum to share the cultures and issues of the High Desert.
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, join Roberta “Bobbie” Conner (Cayuse, Umatilla, Nez Perce) for a conversation about the inherent sovereignty of tribes and how Indigenous nations continue to exercise it today. Director of the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute near Pendleton, Conner is an author, speaker, and local and national voice on tribal history and culture. “Every tribe is a compilation of histories,” she said in a 2007 interview. Save your seat!
250 IN THE WEST: American Indians and the American Dream
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, join Dr. Kasey Keeler (Tuolumne Me-Wuk and Citizen Potawatomi) as she discusses the idea of the American Dream in relation to American Indians in the 21st century. $8, 20% off for members.
NATURAL HISTORY PUB: Building Stream Resilience
On Monday, Nov. 2, join Sarah Lillie of the Nature Conservancy for a deep dive into stream restoration and the ecological importance of a stream. At McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend. Free, but space is limited. Registration required.
FALL AND WINTER KIDS CAMP SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
Looking for a fun, educational adventure for your kids in November and December? Look no further! Spots are still available for 2nd-3rd graders for Kids Camps this fall (Nov. 23-25) and winter (Dec. 28-30). Register today!
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