Exploring What Makes Us Oregonians
March 21, 2017 | 6:00 p.m. | High Desert Museum
59800 South Highway 97, Bend OR 97702
In 2015, Oregon’s population exceeded 4 million people. Not only are we growing in number, we’re also changing demographically. Considering that Oregon has a history of racial exclusion, these changes prompt questions about Oregonian identity and values. How do we build communities that welcome people of all backgrounds? How are minority and under-represented populations included and treated today? Drawing on the diverse histories and backgrounds of participants, Kerani Mitchell leads a conversation that asks what makes us Oregonian and how can we create inclusive communities. Read more.
Free
Christina Cid at (541) 382-4754 or ccid@highdesertmuseum.org