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SATNOV 7
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Cultural HeritageGamesArts & MediaWorkshops
NAHM: Traditional Native Games & Storytelling
Join community artist, teacher, and storyteller Drea Robideau to learn Native Games and explore the healing power of play!
Made possible by The Library Foundation through support from The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Fund.
Join community artist, teacher, and storyteller Drea Robideau to learn Native Games and explore the healing power of play! Made possible by The Library Foundation through support from The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Fund.
SATNOV 21
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
DocumentariesCultural Heritage
Noche de película / LATAM Movie Night: Invasión (2014)
Un documental sobre los recuerdos de lo ocurrido durante la invasión de Estados Unidos a Panamá a mediados de diciembre de 1989.
SATDEC 5
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cultural HeritageMuseums
Opening Reception: Liberated Archives for Black Lives
Join us for the latest iteration of Liberated Archives for Black Lives at Multnomah County Central Library. Come view the exhibition curated by Teressa Raiford and Taishona Carpenter featuring artifacts and artworks directly from The Black Memory Lab and The BLACK Gallery collections powered by Don’t Shoot Portland.
SUNDEC 6
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cultural HeritageWorkshopsTalks & LecturesArts & Media
Oral History Practice for Community-Based Archives
Join Tai Carpenter & Teressa Raiford to learn how to preserve the oral histories of your community. The importance of community preservation starts with the care of our own histories - join us to learn the basics of archiving for social justice, and how to use the power of our family histories to create a blueprint for social change.
A project from Don't Shoot Portland and the Black Memory Lab, with The BLACK Gallery.
Join Tai Carpenter & Teressa Raiford to learn how to preserve the oral histories of your community. The importance of community preservation starts with the care of our own histories - join us to learn the basics of archiving for social justice, and how to use the power of our family histories to create a blueprint for social change. A project from Don't Shoot Portland and the Black Memory Lab, with The BLACK Gallery.
SUNDEC 13
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
WorkshopsCooking ClassesCultural HeritageArts & Media
Paletas Mexicanas / Mexican Popsicles
Cuando hace calor, no hay nada tan refrescante que una paleta. Aprenda a hacer tres paletas diferentes, dos de leche y uno agua. Dos paletas cremosas una de fresa y otra de mango, una paleta de agua de sandía.
Este evento es de cupo limitado y requiere inscripción previa. La inscripción se abre el 11/22/26. Gracias!
Cuando hace calor, no hay nada tan refrescante que una paleta. Aprenda a hacer tres paletas diferentes, dos de leche y uno agua. Dos paletas cremosas una de fresa y otra de mango, una paleta de agua de sandía. Este evento es de cupo limitado y requiere inscripción previa. La inscripción se abre el 11/22/26. Gracias!
THUDEC 17
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
BooksStorytimesCultural HeritageDrag, Burlesque & CabaretLGBTQ+Under 5
Black Joy Rainbow Family Story Hour with LadyBerri
Join us for a special drag storyhour with LadyBerri, featuring books celebrating Black history and culture. LadyBerri will bring some special glam and glitter and create a positive and uplifting space, with books and songs and of course, bubbles! Great for families with kids around 2-6.
SATDEC 19
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
World MusicCultural HeritageDanceArts & Media
Dancing Feet & Talking Drums with Okaidja Afroso
Join Makola Performing Arts, led by Okaidja Afroso, for an hour of joyful song and dance! Rooted in circle-based learning, Okaidja brings joy, resilience, and belonging to community spaces across Oregon and beyond.