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Portland, OR: Join us for the Portland Art Museum's Upcoming FREE Days on April 23rd, and May 20th. Stop by for Free Admission! Or bring your students K-12 class visits are always free. Create an online group reservation here. Exhibitions currently on view include: Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe and They come from Fire, a site-responsive installation by artist Jeffery Gibson (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent).
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Portland, OR: Friends of Tryon Creek is hosting a Native Family Night on March 16th from 6-8 p.m. Families can expect to improve family understanding, confidence, and ability to navigate through school systems equipped with tools of community building, the relational worldview, intentional resilience, strength-based methods, and engaging youth in nature. Dinner will be provided along with Children's activities! For more information please visit: Friends of Tryon Creek
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Bend, OR: St. Patrick's Day Dash will be held on March 18th from 12:00-5:00 p.m. at the old mill district. Gather the family to walk, jog, crawl or run, and be sure to wear your green as there will be prizes for best costume and best wearin’ o the green! Celebrate your victory at the Miller Lumber Post-Dash-Bash with plenty of food, drinks, and live entertainment. Come for the run, stay for the party! For more information please visit: St. Patrick's Day Dash
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Tualatin, OR: The Hunt for 175 glass hearts will be hidden throughout Tualatin's 15 city parks. This is a free event and you are welcome to keep a heart that you find! Happy Hunting! For more information visit: Glass Hearts
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Oregon: The 2023 Polar Plunge will be in a city near you starting February 11th - March 11. The Polar Plunge is your chance to step out of your comfort zone by jumping into an unforgettable experience that directly impacting the lives of Special Olympics Oregon Athletes. For more information please visit: 2023 Polar Plunge
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Portland, OR: OHSU Brain fair will be held Saturday, March 11th at 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. OMSI will host the annual event that attracts science fans of all ages. Learn more about the amazing the brain in capable of through discussion, hands- exhibits, education displays and informational booths. For more information please visit: OMSI Brain Fair
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Central Point, OR: Monster Truck Nitro Tour will be held at the Seven Feathers Event Center on Friday, March 3rd. For more information please visit: 2023 Nitro Tour
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Medford, OR: Drumming and Regalia Workshops will be hosted on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. 101 N Grape St. Medford OR 97501. To RSVP for this event please contact Teresa Cisneros at Theresa_Cisneros@soesd.k12.or.us
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw are hosing a Spring Break camp March 27th- 31st at the Tribal Hall Reservation center (338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, OR). There will be an overnight camp available to 3rd-12th grader of CTCLUSI families, youth of other Tribes, and youth of Tribal Administration Staff. In order to receive a camp sweatshirt/jacket, campers must sign up by no later than Friday, March 3rd. The Final Deadline to sign up for this camp is Friday, March 17th. For more information please visit: CTCLUSI Spring Break
Beaverton School District is looking an artist who would be interested in supporting them in the creation of a collaborative mural or canvas for their school. This would be a commissioned piece that would start as soon as possible! If you are interested please contact Sonya at Sonya_Wilson@beaverton.k12.or.us
Members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians gathered at a retreat for an introductory surfing lesson with Professional Surfer, Kelly Potts. Each participant endured the brisk coastal temperatures and learned how to paddle, lie, kneel, stand, and even fall on their surfboards. While only one reminded a professional surfer that day the group made large strides in their new found abilities. The group that attended learned a new skill and a powerful message of togetherness that could only form with the help of the ocean Waves. To read more on this story please visit: Oregon Connections 2023
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Last Month, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is proud to publish Supporting Gender Expansive Students: Guidance for Schools. This Guidance is grounded in the recognition, respect, affirmation, friendship, joy, belonging, and safety every human deserves- including the students, staff, and families that make-up our school community. To read more on this please visit: 2023 Guidance for Schools
Beginning Educator Support Team BEST Spring Symposium 2023
March 8-9, 2023 Annual best Spring Symposium is a place for teachers leaders, mentors, and others, who support the growth of teachers, to develop their leadership voice and skills in service of racial equity. This includes stepping up, speaking up, and taking action as we strive to dismantle systemic inequities in education. An anti-racist leader takes action to dismantle to oppressive systems that perpetuate inequity. We humble ourselves in the reality that we have much to learn.
2023 Multilingual & English Learner Conference "Language as a Resource, Right, & Renewal"
March 8-10, 2023 Eugene, OR Covering topics such as: Inclusive Practices, English Language Development, Dual Language Immersion, Heritage Language, Language Revitalization, Biliteracy, Dual Identification, and Authentic Family Engagement.
American Association of Colleges and Universities
March 9-11, 2023 Can We Handle Truth? Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success
Helping Native Youth Succeed Through Family and Community Engagement
March 15, 2023 2:00-3:30 p.m. This virtual dialogue, the second in the series, provides perspectives from Native individuals (including Youth) on the values of community-driven solutions in supporting Native students with disabilities.
National Education Association Education Support Professionals NEA-ESP PD
March 24-25, 2023 Seattle, WA Theme: Joy, Excellence: The Strength of Educators. The Brilliance of Students. The Power of Community. The purpose of the NEA ESP National Conference to grow and strengthen the professional excellence of ESP members working in Pre-K to Higher- Ed through Association-convened, educator-led, and student-centered learning experience.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Culture & Language Program
March 26-29, 2023 "Healing Through Our Languages" Language Conference. For More information please contact Valerie Switzler, Lori Switzler, Gina Ricketts
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
March 27-30, 2023 San Diego, CA As the longest running gaming tradeshow in history, the Indian Gaming tradeshow & Convention delivers the insight and strategies you need to rise to the top of the competitive gaming industry landscape. Meet industry leaders, access cutting-edge trends and celebrate a proud tradition of success.
Innovative Schools Summit
March 30 - April 2 Orlando, FL Covering topics such as: Wired Differently/ Trauma-Informed schools conference, Innovative Teaching Strategies Conference, School Climate & Culture Forum, At-Risk Students Conference
Join Chemeketa Community College in hosting the second Hello Mid-Valley Event on March 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Agriculture complex (Salem Main Campus, Building 60). The goal of this event is to support multicultural networking and relationship- building among professionals new to the area. This event is intended to fill a need in the Mid-Willamette Valley, where there has historically been few networking or community-building opportunities for professionals of color, professionals with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ professionals. All are welcome and appetizers and drinks will be served! For more information please visit: Hello Mid- Valley
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The New UO program supports long-term success of Native American students residing in Oregon. The Home Flight Scholars program is available immediately to current enrolled eligible undergraduate students and includes financial aid and address retention, graduation and professional development of students. Through a combination of federal, state and institutional grants, the Home Flight Scholars Program will cover full tuition and fee costs, create a new academic advisor position, enhance mentorship opportunities and develop a culture-rich program for new students to help them launch successful academic careers. For more information about this program please visit: UO Home Flight Scholars Program
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At the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), education is the very heartbeat of our work. That includes developing a sustainable hospitality industry by helping educate future tourism leaders. AIANTA strongly encourages Indigenous students to sustain and strengthen their cultural legacy, while also building their careers in the tourism industry. AIANTA is proud to offer the Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship, which provides American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students with financial assistance towards a degree or certificate in hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts, museum studies or related fields. Each year, AIANTA awards five individuals who have met all scholarship application criteria.
The Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Scholarship strives to increase Native representation in the field of education by proving financial support, mentoring, and internships for Native students in the Northwest who are pursuing an advanced degree in education, education policy, leadership, technical assistance, research, or closely related field. This scholarship honors work by providing selected students with as many as three years of annually renewable scholarships. Awardees will receive a maximum of $5,000 each year, and will award as many as five scholarships per year. Applications are due March 31st, 2023. For Eligibility requirements please visit: Education Northwest
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Join Southern Oregon University in hosting their 30th annual Pow-Wow April 8th & 9th from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. This is a free event that welcomes all interested parties. We hope to see you there!
ODE Complaints and Appeals Process
Thank you for your attendance at ODE’s listening session on how to improve the ODE Complaints and Appeals Process to make it more user-friendly for our Native students, families, and the various partners and individuals who serve them! One piece of feedback from participants in the meetings was to make the information on “when” and “how” to file an official complaint with ODE very clear in our newsletter. We hope the information below helps empower your voice!
When to file a complaint with ODE –
If you have formerly filed a complaint with your school district involving any of the matters below:
- Division 22 - Division 22 standards are educational standards that either the Oregon legislature or the State Board of Education has determined are necessary. They are codified in Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 581, Division 22.
- Discrimination - Discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently, whether intentionally or unintentionally, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, or disability
- Restraint and Seclusion - Restraint occurs when a person restricts a student’s movement by holding the student or applying physical pressure upon the student. Seclusion occurs when a student is involuntarily confined in a room without access to staff and is prevented from leaving the room.
- Retaliation - Retaliation occurs when a person makes a decision that adversely affects a student because the student reported evidence that the student believed to be a violation of law.
- Religious Entanglement - Under Oregon law, a public school may not financially support or be actively involved with religious activity.
and you feel the matter has not been addressed or resolved, you can file a complaint via a quick electronic form with ODE.
If you submitted a complaint informally, either verbally (spoke to school official, etc) or in writing (letter, email, etc), NOT following your district’s formal complaint process, then the district:
- Must let you know about how to formally file your complaint. You must then file a formal complaint following this information being shared with you by the district.
- If, upon sharing your complaint informally, either verbally or in writing, and the district did not tell you about their formal complaint process AND has not acted on your complaint, you may file a complaint with ODE and they will determine next steps with you.
Here is the link to the ODE Complaint form - https://www.oregon.gov/ode/about-us/Pages/Complaints.aspx
A unique posting has come through looking for female and male Native American athletes that are interested in acting! Must be 18 or older, details for submitting required information are below. Good Luck!
Join the Veterans Coffee Club every third Thursday at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. for a casual cup o' joe and camaraderie to share your military memories in a safe place. Jokes, Photos, and artifacts are always welcome. You'll find support and friends at the B-17 alliance Veterans coffee club. The Club is open to all veterans and those who wish to honor our veterans. All ages are welcome. For more information please visit: B-17 Alliance
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On February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. The U.S Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office will share information on the Non-competitive Grid Resilience Formula Grant Program, Ahead of the March 31st deadline for Tribes to "Reserve" the first 2 years of funding. Under this program, funding is available for all Federally Recognized Tribes which include Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations. The webinar will provide an overview of the funding opportunity along with tips to complete the application. For more information please visit: 2023 Tribal Grid Resilience Formula Grant
Clothing and Fashion
Jamie Gentry Designs
Makwa Studio
White Bear Moccasins
Food & Goodies
Chef Brave Heart
OGahPah Coffee
Seka Hills Olive Mill
Health and Beauty
Ah-Shi Beauty
Sister Sky
Skwalwen Botanicals
Jewelry and Art
Ataumbi Metals
Copper Canoe Woman
Word Carrier Trading Post
Home Decor
Eighth Generation
Indigo Arrows
Mixed Goods
Beyond Buckskin Boutique
Northwest Native Expressions
Sacred Circle Gift and Art
Tribal History/Shared History
The Office of Indian Education is happy to announce that the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians Curriculum link is now up and active on our site. The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians is pleased to offer to educators of Douglas County and beyond our professionally developed, historically and culturally vetted placed based curriculum. These materials were developed as a result of the passage of Senate Bill 13 in 2017. This funded mandate requires all schools to incorporate factually accurate and culturally sensitive materials.
Want more Activities?
Check out our Tribal History / Shared history Webpage to visit a variety of lesson plans for all ages, along with presentations, activities, and professional development trainings.
Questions about Tribal History/Shared History can be directed to Brent Spencer at Brent.Spencer@ode.oregon.gov.
Oregon Department of Education Job Openings
If you're looking for a rewarding career that positively affects the lives of children, you're in the right place! The Oregon Department of Education is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 public education in the state of Oregon.
Employment with Oregon state government represents more than just a job. A career in public service is an opportunity to serve fellow citizens across our beautiful state. Professions in state government help to support strong communities, healthy kids, education, economic vitality and a sustainable future.
Information Systems Specialist
Financial Analyst
Budget Director
Early Childhood Equity Fund Program Manager
Enforcement Officer
For More Information about these listings and further Job Openings, Please visit our Career Opportunities webpage.
NAYA Job Openings
NAYA Housing and Stabilization Services Director
Communications Coordinator
Connection Coach
MSI Housing Advocate
KEEP Group Leader Recruiter
Green Workforce Academy Coordinator
Adult GED Success Coach
**Please follow this link to see more positions available at NAYA.
Portland Public Schools Job Opening
Reconnection Service Student Success Advocate - Outreach Coordinator
Reconnection Services is the District’s primary dropout prevention and recovery program. The Student Success Advocate - Outreach Coordinator supports the District's focus on reducing the student dropout rate and improving the high school graduation and completion rate by helping students reconnect to appropriate educational settings with a focus on postsecondary and workforce connections. The Outreach Coordinator will provide direct service, consultation, advocacy, and case management to identified middle and high school students. This position specializes in outreach and support to students and families from the Native community. Please send Application Submissions to Gillian Murr at Gmurr@pps.net
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Native American Travel lets you explore and learn about Tribes across America. Plan your next trip with suggested destination sites, planned itineraries, travel tips, and experiences.
- Visit the Native American Connections website to stay updated with the North Bend Community resources, available scholarships, community craft culture activities, TAPP, Tribal history/ Shared history and a variety of local services.
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Native American Culture: Celebrate Indigenous Oregon by visiting their website that was created to explore Native American culture around the state of Oregon. This site has trip ideas, historical content for all nine federally recognized Oregon Tribes, cultural activities, and updated Oregon Tribal news. To check out more about this site please visit, Travel Oregon Native American Culture.
Burns Paiute Tribe
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Coquille Indian Tribe
Klamath Tribes
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
OIE will be holding our monthly Virtual Office Hours on March 15th, from 1:30-2:00. This time is available for anyone seeking information about OIE and our responsibilities.
Do you have events or highlights in your community that you would like showcased in upcoming newsletters? If so, please send submissions to Raina Reece at Raina.Reece@ode.oregon.gov
Please feel free to e-mail our staff members with any questions or comments you may have
April Campbell, Director
April.Campbell@ode.oregon.gov
Renee Roman Nose, Native American Student Success Coordinator: Renee.RomanNose@ode.oregon.gov
Brent Spencer, Indian Education Coordinator
Brent.Spencer@ode.oregon.gov
Brandon Culbertson, Indian Education Engagement Coordinator: Brandon.Culbertson@ode.oregon.gov
Stacy Parrish, Indian Education Specialist
Stacy.Parrish@ode.oregon.gov
Natalie Altermatt, Executive Support Specialist
Natalie.A.Altermatt@ode.oregon.gov
Raina Reece, Executive Support Specialist
Raina.Reece@ode.oregon.gov
Jennifer Belle, Office Specialist
Jennifer.Belle@ode.oregon.gov
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