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WE ARE BACK!
Thank you all for your patients while we transition back into our newsletter. We hope you enjoyed your summer and are settling in after the back to school rush! This newsletter will be highlighting Indigenous Peoples Day on October 14th, while we love seeing this day highlighted we would like to celebrate everyday as indigenous peoples day!
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Farewell to Jennifer Belle
Our office was fortunate to receive a grant through ESSER III funding that went through September 30th 2024, which allowed for three positions to open during the pandemic. Jennifer Belle was selected as our Office Support Specialist for the past two years. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Jennifer! Jennifer’s background in Library Science brought a wonderful addition to our team. Jennifer has contributed a great deal of work on OIE’s website (check it out!), TAPP dashboard, literacy resource pages, numerous research projects, and precious relations that will continue to support OIE, students, and partners. Some of our team members were able to meet up at a local coffee shop and to give our gratitude and best wishes! Thank you to Jennifer for a wonderful two years, we wish you the absolute best!
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Welcome Nicole Barney!
My name is Nicole Barney, and I am honored to join the OIE team! I am a proud Klamath Tribal member and live in Chiloquin with my husband, Bull. Together, we have four children, ages 6 to 18. My favorite fall activities include crock pots, reading, cruising in the woods, cold plunges in Spring Creek, and exercising our treaty rights. I began my career as a paraprofessional in Chiloquin schools in 2007. After earning a bachelor's degree, I became a substitute teacher in Chiloquin, where I noticed the overrepresentation of Native youth in special education. This inspired me to become a teacher, and I went on to earn a Master’s in Special Education from the University of Oregon as part of the largest graduating Sapsik’ʷałá cohort. I later earned a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Oregon. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to teach students from preschool through graduate levels. Before joining OIE, I worked as a research associate at the University of Oregon in the Center for Human Development.
I’m honored to serve our youth, families, tribes, and communities as the Education Specialist for the Tribal Early Literacy Grants.
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Congratulations Brandon Culbertson!
During the past 2 years, Brandon worked to build relationships with Tribal partners providing resources through Tribal Revitalization grants. As many Tribes and tribal communities were disproportionally impacted by the pandemic, some Tribes during this time were additionally impacted by fires and water shortages. These funds were a welcomed resource for Tribes and tribal communities across Oregon. Tribes were able to utilize the resources to support unfinished learning, language revitalization, culture, and heritage. In addition to these resources, ESSER funds were used to supplement Title VI Indian Education programs and CTE efforts. Brandon managed over 65 grants, contracts, and amendments as we worked to get these funds out to Tribes, ESDs, and communities. Brandon was instrumental in executing ESSER efforts! As ESSER funding has come to a close Brandon has recently applied and accepted the new position as the Early Literacy Senior Tribal Policy and Education Advisor for the Office of Indian Education!
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On Pow Wow Day - Traci Sorell
In this board book by best-selling Native author Traci Sorell, discover colors, sounds, and counting from one to ten on powwow day! This eye-catching, interactive board book is sure to keep toddlers engaged. Count one through ten as you make your way through the day of the powwow, looking for colors, family members, jingle dresses, musical instruments, and tribal citizens in this introduction to a traditional Native event. An award-winning children's picture book adapted to be ready for little listeners in a warm and vibrant board book edition. For More information please visit: On Pow Wow Day
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My Powerful Hair - Carole Lindstrom, Steph Littlebird
Our ancestors say our hair is our memories,
our source of strength and power,
a celebration of our lives.
Mom never had long hair—she was told it was too wild. Grandma couldn’t have long hair—hers was taken from her. But one young girl can’t wait to grow her hair long: for herself, for her family, for her connection to her culture and the Earth, and to honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. For more information please visit: My Powerful Hair or listen to the Youtube read aloud
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Winston, OR: The Brosi's SugarTree farms harvest festival will take place on October 5th from 10am - 4pm. This event will feature hayrides, giant slides, fishing booths, bounce house, apple slingshots, face painting and much more! Admission is $10 and includes a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. For more information please visit 2024 Harvest Festival
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Roseburg, OR: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 The Roseburg Blocktober Fest is a one day event in historic downtown Roseburg to experience much of what Roseburg has to offer in art, music, food, drink, and family fun! For more information please visit: Blocktober Fest
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Gladstone, OR: October 6th - Do you love Halloween and all the fun spooky decorations? Then this class for Halloween jewelry and sun catchers is for you! This class is great for ages 5 and older and a perfect family activity. Each paying participant can make up to 3 sun-catchers or 4 pieces of jewelry. Don't miss this spooktackular class! For More information please visit: Fused glass class 2024
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Salem, OR: Bring your little ones to Deepwood Museum and Garden in Salem for trick-or-treating at the Front Door of the Museum Home between 3 and 6pm on Thursday, October 31st! We are prepared for up to 500 trick or treaters to receive a pumpkin sugar cookie provided by Roth’s Fresh Markets. For more information please visit: Deepwood Trick-or-Treat
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Tualatin, OR: October 19th & 20th - Nothing says Portland quite like watching costumed characters paddling inside giant hollowed-out gourds in a series of races. This long-standing local tradition is just a part of a fun-filled weekend that starts on Saturday with a giant vegetable weigh-off and festive brews at Stickmen Brewing Company. Sunday morning kicks off with a 5K Regatta run and walk, followed by the pumpkin races at noon and 2 pm. Other Sunday activities include pumpkin bowling, pumpkin golf, pumpkin tic-tac-toe (are you sensing a theme), a kids' costume contest, and a "zombie shootout" game. For More information please visit: Pumpkin Regatta 2024
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Central Oregon: October 26th - We are excited to invite you to our annual Autumn Family Faire! Come join Camp Fire Central Oregon for four fun-packed hours of autumn-inspired games, activities, crafts, face painting, food vendors, a photo booth, friends, neighbors, raffle and more! This is free to all ages, and runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Don’t miss this super awesome day. Wear your costume—we can’t wait to see you there! For more information please visit: Autumn Family Faire
- To Find a Pumpkin Patch near you please visit: Pumpkin patch finder Oregon. Happy Hunting!
Join Salem in celebrating their 7th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day event on October 14th from 1:00 - 6:00pm at the Gerry Frank Amphitheater. For information on this event please visit the2024 Salem Riverfront IPD event.
Gladstone Community Center is proud to be hosting an all-day event to celebrate Indigenous People's Day with the Gladstone Community and beyond. Please join us at Gladstone Community Center for an exciting line-up of art and speakers. This event is FREE to attend. Please come support and listen.
For more information please visit: Gladstone IPD event 2024
Join Southern Oregon's Indigenous peoples day weekend on October 19th - 20th at the SOU campus in Ashland, OR. This event will have guest speakers, food, dancers, artisans market, and activities. For more information please visit: SOU IPD event 2024
Join us in NAYA’s Community Garden on October 14th 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for an Indigenous Peoples’ Day of Service. Come tend the land at NAYA’s Food Sovereignty Project! For more information please visit: NAYA IPD 2024
Join NAYA Native Made on October 26th for our HO-LEH-WEEN event!
We’ll have 13 vendors, treats, trick or treating, a raffle, scavenger hunt and more! The event will take place at our munk-yeʔlan sax̣ali office - 4636 NE 42nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97218 from 11am until 6pm.
This is a family friendly event, so please come down and get spooky with us! Costumes are encouraged! For More information please visit: NAYA Spooky pop up
Check out our AI/AN Resources webpage for updated resources, grants, scholarships and deadlines!
The Undergraduate's Guide to Summer Research and Internship Opportunities - EduMed.org
Our guide showcases a range of summer research programs designed to enhance the educational experiences of graduate and master's students across various disciplines. It offers insights into how to find and apply for these opportunities, the benefits of participating in summer research, and tips for making the most out of these experiences. Tailored to support students in gaining practical skills and knowledge, this guide is a valuable resource for those looking to expand their academic and professional horizons.
Tribal Stewards Inclusion Crews - Northwest Youth Corp
Offers a challenging education and job-training experience that helps youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds develop the skills they need to lead full and productive lives. Crews follow our Youth Camping program structure and combine education and job skill training with outdoor adventure for 16 to 18 year olds. Crew members work on conservation, reforestation, and recreation projects, while developing leadership skills and team building. Other affinity programs also available
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is currently seeking applicants for its Data Justice Stewards Advisory Group. This group advises ODE on data justice work for the agency, to ensure that ODE's research agenda and data collection practices protect and represent the interests of historically and currently marginalized communities. Apply now through Wednesday October 16, 2024 at 5:00pm or learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/DJS-advisory.
LearningSCAPES 2024
One Association for the Success of Education
October 15-19, 2024 Portland, OR
Trevor is a teacher, author, creator, and founder of Epic PBL. His books The Epic Classroom, The Collaborative Classroom, and New Teacher Mindset have helped teachers worldwide to create purposeful and dynamic learning experiences. Trevor has taught in middle, high school, and college classrooms, and currently teaches pre-services teachers at Grand Valley State University. He was a national faculty member for the Buck Institute for Education, and is one of the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation speakers. His work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Edutopia, EdWeek, and We Are Teachers. Trevor’s inspiring and informative videos have been viewed over 35 million times. At the heart of Trevor’s work is the conviction that every student has the potential for greatness, and that every teacher can be equipped to unlock that potential. For More information please visit: LEARNINGSCAPES 2024
2024 Oregon Read Fall Conference
October 26th 2024, Parkrose High School Portland, OR
OSLA Serves educators, communities, and learners of all ages by supporting research-based literacy development that prioritized equitable access, honors and celebrates diversity, and promotes social justice. For more information please visit: Oregon Read fall Conference
Gov. Tina Kotek reaffirms her commitments to Native nations in Oregon, including the crisis in missing and murdered people, improving nation-to-nation consultation and the potential for land action
This spring, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek promised to visit all nine federally recognized Native nations across the state. So far, she has visited eight and attended the annual Tribal-State Government-to-Government Summit in July. That time marked a span of months when Kotek heard from Native leadership across the state.
In an interview on Aug. 14, Underscore Native News + ICT followed up on those conversations, asking Kotek to clarify her commitments to Native nations and Indigenous community members in Oregon.
She expressed a commitment to strengthening sovereign-to-sovereign consultation, pointing to the new state task force on tribal consultation and acknowledged that the structure of the legislative session makes proper consultation difficult. Consultation is better when it happens before potential policies are even introduced in the legislature, she said.
Kotek also talked about her trip to the Klamath Tribes, where the community is reeling from the recent murder of two teenage sisters. The tragedy comes as Indigenous community members across the state continue decades of advocacy, and continue to call on Oregon to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). To read more please visit: The Oregon Capitol Chronical
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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.
For More Information about these listings and further Job Openings, Please visit our Career Opportunities webpage.
ODE Career Chats are LIVE! Would you like to learn more about a position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment Team during our ODE Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!
Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month from 11:00 am to 11:45 am (PST)
Join ZoomGov Meeting -https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1618573320
NAYA Job Openings
Leadership Development Coordinator
Advocate for Youth Survivors of Sex Trafficking
Early Childhood Family First Advocate
Early Head Start Floater/Teacher Aide
Family Parenting Support Specialist
Foster Care Family First Advocate
Foster Care Support Specialist
Housing and Stabilization Services
Family Housing Advocate (Mobile Housing Team)
Resident Services Coordinator
Many Nations Academy
Many Nations Academy Principal
Office of the Chief Operating Officer
HR Partner and Recruiter
Youth & Education Services
GED Success Coach
Two Spirit (LGBTQIA+) Program Coordinator
**Please follow this link to see more positions available at NAYA.
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Indigenous Events of Portland, OR give updated events and activities that are happening in Portland through October 2023.
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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
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, Assistant Superintendent
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, Early Literacy Senior Tribal Policy and Education Advisor Brandon.Culbertson@ode.oregon.gov
Stacy Parrish, Indian Education Specialist
Stacy.Parrish@ode.oregon.gov
Nicole Barney, Early Literacy Grant Specialist
Nicole.Barney@ode.oregon.gov
Raina Reece, Executive Support Specialist
Raina.Reece@ode.oregon.gov
Stephanie Gluck, Research & Data Analyst
Stephanie.Gluck@ode.oregon.gov
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