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From: The 2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Week Planning Committee

Greetings,

We write to share information about Indigenous Peoples’ Week and to invite you to join the Oregon State University community in honoring the diverse histories and contributions of Indigenous students, faculty, and community. Join us for events dedicated to decolonizing narratives and histories while showcasing Indigenous people's resilience, creativity and innovation.

A list of planned activities for the week of celebration Oct. 12-17 is provided below, and more details can be found at indigenous.oregonstate.edu.

These events are open to everyone, emphasizing learning and fostering positive representation. Indigenous Peoples' Week shifts the narrative from perpetuating harmful myths and stereotypes to celebrating Indigenous people at OSU and beyond.

SATURDAY, OCT. 12
1 p.m. — First Peoples Celebration with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, OSU-Cascades

MONDAY, OCT. 14 | Indigenous Peoples' Day
9 a.m. — College of Forestry Indigenous Peoples' Day Reception in the Peavy Forest Science Center Atrium
1 p.m. — Indigenous Peoples' Day Panel Discussion and signing of the City of Corvallis’ Indigenous Peoples’ Day Proclamation at PRAx
6 p.m. — FREE concert with Native Rose with dance performances by the Student Pacific Islanders Association at PRAx

TUESDAY, OCT. 15
10 a.m. — Oregon is Indian Country reception at Valley Library

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16
5 p.m. — Life Over Lithium film screening and discussion with film makers in the Memorial Union Ballroom

THURSDAY, OCT. 17
5 p.m. — OSU Indigenous Community Welcome with the President’s Commission on Indigenous Affairs at kaku-ixt mana ina haws

ONGOING EXHIBITS
This IS Kalapuyan Land
Oregon is Indian Country History Panels

Indigenous Peoples Day Context

The national origins of Indigenous Peoples' Day began in 1977 in response to Columbus Day and to draw attention to Indigenous sovereignty, struggles and rights. In 2015, Corvallis and Portland became the first two cities in Oregon to proclaim Indigenous People with the Corvallis efforts led by OSU students. In choosing to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, Oregon State University honors the ways, histories and contributions of Indigenous students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members historically and in current times.

Together, we can create a future where Indigenous legacies are celebrated, their stories heard and their contributions fully honored.

Warm regards, The 2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Week Planning Committee

Send Date: 
Tuesday, October 1, 2024