October 14, 2024

Conversation Project: Does Nature Have a Purpose?

Oregonians have long struggled to balance cultural, political, and values-based differences tied to our use of land and resources. As we enter an age of accelerating environmental change and scarcity, it is important to understand what drives these differences. In this conversation we will explore our attitudes and assumptions about the purpose of the environment in our lives and how those attitudes and assumptions shape our perception of environmental issues and policies.

Read more about this event.

5:00 p.m., South Tillamook County Branch Library, Pacific City

October 15, 2024

Dear Stranger Letter-writing Party with Portland Correspondence Co-op

Join Oregon Humanities and Portland Correspondence Co-op at the Independent Publishing Resource Center to learn about the Dear Stranger letter exchange, meet mail artists and letter-writers, and try out a vintage typewriter. We'll be on hand to answer questions and collect letters for the fall 2024 Dear Stranger exchange—no stamps required!

6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Independent Publishing Resource Center, Portland

October 18, 2024

Cultura y Preservación del Patrimonio con Hilda Leon

Reflexionemos sobre la Importancia de la identidad cultural latina, el uso de la lengua nativa y la preservación de las tradiciones y costumbres. Esta conversación es para personas que han emigrado de países hispanohablantes, o descendientes de inmigrantes (hasta la 3ra generación) que están interesados en reconectarse con su cultura. Aquí compartiremos historias y vivencias sobre el nivel de conexión que aún tenemos con nuestras raíces, y finalmente reflexionaremos sobre qué podemos hacer para reconectarnos en caso de que exista tal añoranza.

6:30 p.m., Becky Johnson Community Center, Redmond

October 19, 2024

Caldera Hearth Festival

Caldera invites community members of all ages to participate in family-friendly Maker Stations and explore creativity through a variety of mediums. The festival will feature music, art, films, and speakers including Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston. Learn more and RSVP for this free event.

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Caldera Arts Center, Sisters

October 20, 2024

Conexión con Nuestro Territorio

A hike and conversation in Spanish, presented in partnership with Vámonos Outside and Bend Parks and Recreation District.

En este espacio haremos una actividad de senderismo mientras te invitamos a que converses con otros participantes sobre tu relación con el territorio, y descubras nuevas formas de explorarlo. Conectémonos a través de nuestra cultura y experiencias compartidas. Tendremos alimentación y transporte incluído para quienes lo soliciten. Vámonos Outside estará a cargo de actividades para niños.

12:00–3:00 p.m., Shevlin Park, Bend

October 21, 2024

Tertulias . . . ¡de película!: Una Isla en el Continente

No te pierdas el cierre del ciclo de Tertulias 2024/2025, con un hermoso documental del director Mexicano Juan Pablo Mikirrays. Una Isla en el Continente narra la problemática social y ambiental de la Península de Baja California: el último pedazo de tierra conquistado por los españoles, habitado originalmente por pueblos incomunicados con las civilizaciones Mayas y Aztecas. Y quédate para un conversatorio con el director al terminar la película!

6:00 a 8:00 p.m., Tin Pan Theater, Bend

October 30, 2024

Books! Books! Books!

Join us for an early evening reading featuring magazine contributors and authors Paul Susi, Lola Milholland, and Jessica E. Johnson.

5:30 p.m., Turn! Turn! Turn!, Portland

November 1, 2024

Catrina on the Beach

A celebration of Día de los Muertos including a parade, Catrina contest, music and ballet folklorico, food, and face painting for kids. This event is presented by Conexión Fenix and supported by a public programs grant from Oregon Humanities.

5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Driftwood Public Library, Lincoln City

November 7, 2024

Reflective Conversation Training (in-person)

During this in-person facilitation training, participants will:

• learn about facilitation and reflective conversation
• have an opportunity to practice new skills and techniques
• reflect on and share your own beliefs and assumptions and listen to beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences different than your own
• design and participate in reflective conversations and debriefs that analyze facilitation tools and choices.

This training will take place in the Oregon Humanities office in Portland (610 SW Alder St., Suite 1111) over the following days:

• Day 1: Thursday, November 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Day 2: Friday, November 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To register for the November in-person training, click here.

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Oregon Humanities, Portland

November 10, 2024

Consider This with Manu Meel

Join us for a conversation about political differences, young people, and the long-term health of our democracy with Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA, a multi-partisan student movement working to bridge our differences and change how we talk about politics.

7:00 p.m., Alberta Rose Theatre, Portland