Native & Indigenous Heritage Month celebrates and honors the histories, cultures and traditions of the Indigenous people of the Americas and Pacific Islands.
Oregon State University recognizes the impact that its land grant history had on Indigenous communities in Oregon, and accepts its responsibility for understanding the continuing impact of that history on these communities.
Stories from the Oregon State University community
Introducing: Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws
In November, build community and learn about the rich and diverse cultures, stories and traditions of Native and Indigenous communities. Join OSU to celebrate Native and Indigenous Heritage Month by connecting with OSU Klatowa Ina Alumni Network.
You may have noticed a recent name change for Klatowa Ina and the campus cultural center now called Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws (“unified strength of the Beaver House”). Learn about the change and get a pronunciation guide.
This is — and always will be — KALAPUYAN LAND.
It’s our responsibility to educate others about the past — so we can create a better present and future, together.
That starts by acknowledging Indigenous voices have always mattered — and they still do. The art exhibition “This IS Kalapuyan Land” helps build understanding that the land in which we live and learn was taken from the Kalapuyan people.
Continue reading in Taking Action, Fall 2021.
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CONVERTING WORDS INTO ACTION.
OSU recognizes past and present contributions of Indigenous people.
Ideas and initiatives have deeper meaning when they’re acted upon. That’s why Oregon State’s Indigenous community is showing the vital importance of presenting land acknowledgements — statements that honor the present and past history of the land we reside on — in an authentic way.
Continue reading in Taking Action, Spring 2020.
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OSU Alumni Association What's Next? Podcast
EP. 19 | A CHAMPION FOR NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Brandon, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz, share his journey to OSU, the work he is doing for native and indigenous peoples, and the importance of community and creating opportunities for the next generation.
Events
Dia de los Muertos
Indigenous Identity Panel
The Warrior Tradition post screening panel
Two-Spirit Stories of Resilience
The Condor & The Eagle film screening and panel
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Trees & forests of Marys Peak: The Stories They Tell
Marys Peak has been an iconic regional feature for time immemorial. Presenters Greg Archuleta and Ed Jensen will explore how its trees and forests have played a major role in the mountain's cultural importance.
This talk is part of the fifth annual Champinefu Lecture Series. "Champinefu" is the Kalapuya name for the lower Marys River Valley area now called Corvallis and Philomath in Benton County, Oregon. Each year, topics and speakers are chosen by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde.
This year's Champinefu Lecture Series is co-sponsored by OSU's Spring Creek Project, Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.
Gather: A film and discussion about Native American Food Sovereignty
The film “Gather” is an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. Watch the trailer for Gather
After the film screening, we are honored to host a panel with Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield and Dr. David Lewis discussing Native American resilience, plants, and the renaissance of Native food systems.
Tickets are free but require registration: Register online