We invite you to join our 2020 Learning Community, where we will have semi-annual discussions related to three themes. For each theme, learning community members will have the opportunity to learn from each other through a facilitated foundational discussion, integrating personal experiences with related media and resources. We will explore the theme as it relates to Oregon, Gender, and Higher Education. This will be followed by reading a theme-centered book and a virtual book discussion.
Indigenous Experiences (February - April)
Foundational Discussion: February 20 @ 12pm Register Here!
Suggested Resources:
- OPB Chemawa Indian School - You’ve probably heard of India Boarding Schools that have a long tradition in this country. Did you know that there is still an Indian Boarding School in Salem, Oregon? OPB has an ongoing investigation that shares problematic educational and systemic practices that are happening locally to indigenous students seeking education and support.
- TED Talk: Standing Rock Resistance and our Fight for Indigenous Rights - Learn about land rights, broken treaties, and Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women from, Tribal attorney and Couchiching First Nation citizen, Tara Houska.
- Do some research on your local surroundings! Look up your campus’s history related to indigenous populations. Whose land are you on? Do you have resources on campus for indigenous students?
Book Discussion: There There by Tommy Orange, April 22 @ 12pm Register Here!
Access to Higher Education (May - July)
Foundational Discussion: Early May (TBD)
Book Discussion: Educated by Tara Westover, Late July (TBD)
Experiences of Gender (August - October)
Foundational Discussion: Early August (TBD)
Book Discussion: Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story by Jacob Tobia, Late October (TBD)