Event Type: Single Event

Dr. Michelle Jacob (Yakama) emphasizes that understanding Indigenous history must go hand in hand with celebrating the vibrant contributions of Native peoples today. Rooted in Yakama traditions and the wisdom of Elders, her talk will highlight the resilience and brilliance of Indigenous communities while offering a message of hope, love, and collective strength to inspire (more…)

Nez Perce language expert, storyteller and educator Harry Slickpoo Jr. works to preserve, share, and promote Nez Perce lifeways. As the Collections Specialist for the Nez Perce Tribe Hitéemenwees Research Library, Slickpoo uses cultural items to support the continuation of living cultures and Native languages today. Learn more about Slickpoo’s work and the resilience of (more…)

Indigenous cultural institutions have been in existence for decades, and their progress reflects not only tribal cultural initiatives but national legislation as well. Join the Museum and Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O’odham), executive director of Mission Garden and previously the first Native American director of the Smithsonian Institution’s American Indian Museum Studies Program, as she charts (more…)

Back-to-school night, but for adults! Central Oregon teachers, school administrators, paraeducators, teacher aides, content specialists and all educators are invited to network with community organizations to support and enhance their upcoming school year. Join in demonstrations and get take-home resources.  6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | light refreshments provided FREE for public, private and homeschool (more…)

Join us for the High Desert Museum’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 13. This annual gathering is an opportunity to come together as a community of supporters and friends to celebrate all that has been accomplished this past year and to look ahead at what’s next. Executive Director Dana Whitelaw will highlight achievements from the (more…)

The past 50 years have seen a remarkable revolution in the way scientists study nature’s scenery. At the heart of this revolution lies the discovery of intricate patterns called fractals. The growing impact of these natural patterns raises a crucial question – can nature’s beauty trigger a dramatic reduction in stress and mental fatigue? Join (more…)

During the 1980s, Smith Rock rose from a rarely visited state park to an internationally famous destination for the world’s top rock climbers. The birthplace of American sport climbing, the revolutionary style pioneered here led to an explosion in the popularity of the sport, culminating in the inclusion of sport climbing in the Olympic Games. (more…)