Recovering from the Fire with Debra Gwartney
Debra Gwartney lived for many years on the McKenzie River in Western Oregon with her husband and cat. Her newest book is the memoir I Am a Stranger Here Myself. She will share and discuss her latest essay about recovering from the Holiday Farm Fire.
This event is supported by a Mini Grant for Rural Libraries from Oregon Humanities.
Molly Gloss on "The Jump-Off Creek"
Oregon author Molly Gloss will lead a discussion of her novel The Jump-Off Creek.
This event is supported by a Mini Grant for Rural Libraries from Oregon Humanities.
Voices of Gresham Season 2 Launch Party
Gresham Historical Society presents a launch party for season 2 of its original podcast, Voices of Gresham. This party will include a short talk by host Stephanie Vallance followed by a presentation of the first episode and a Q&A. Enjoy snacks and drinks while you listen.
Voices of Gresham is a lively, one-of-a-kind podcast based on oral history recollections of Gresham residents past and present. Using interviews conducted from the 1980s to the present day, hosts Stephanie Vallance and Melissa Bevency explore themes from local history including the main arc, "Coming to Gresham," and shorter arcs exploring the history of libraries and live music.
This podcast will be available for free on all major platforms starting September 30. Season 2 will consist of ten episodes, with new episodes released weekly.
This event and the podcast are supported by a Public Programs Grant from Oregon Humanities.
Wilderness Treasures with William L.. Sullivan
William Sullivan is the author of many books and articles about Oregon. In this talk, moderated by John Witte, he will discuss the many wilderness treasures of the Upper McKenzie region in Oregon.
This event is supported by a Mini Grant for Libraries from Oregon Humanities.
Past and Future Cultural Lifeways of Western Oregon Tribes
The Willamette Valley is rich with history that has been largely unrecorded—its riverbanks, forests, and mountains have been home to the tribes of Kalapuya, Chinook, Molalla, and more for thousands of years. Please join us for a presentation by OSU Professor and Indigenous scholar David Lewis, who will highlight Native perspectives on the history of the region and take us through a journey from then to now. Dr. Lewis is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and author of the book Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley.
Beyond 250 Community Dinner
Join Echo Public Library for a free community dinner provided by H&P Cafe and a guided conversation exploring ideas of equality, liberty, and the future of our community as part of Oregon Humanities' Beyond 250 initiative. This event brings people together to share a meal, listen, and reflect on the next 250 years. Anna Lemmon will facilitate the conversation.
Tertulias...¡de película! en Español: "Malamadre"
Tertulias… ¡de Película! Es un encuentro trimestral en español donde exploramos cortometrajes, documentales y películas, y conversamos abierta y sinceramente sobre las ideas y emociones que nos despierta el cine. Es un espacio para conectar, aprender y compartir, pensado para personas hispanohablantes que desean vivir historias a través del cine.
Grant Recipients
Organizations that have received grant support from Oregon Humanities since 2017
Mini Grants for Libraries
A grant for Oregon libraries to create and host events in their communities
Public Program Grants
Oregon Humanities awards annual Public Program Grants in support of programs across Oregon that explore challenging questions and strive for just communities.
Grants
Oregon Humanities awards grants in support of programs that help Oregonians connect, reflect, and learn from each other.
COVID-19 Emergency Fund Grantees
A responsive review panel composed of staff and board members redistributed $452,500 for general operating and programmatic support to sixty-one organizations throughout the state in late May as part of the CARES Act.