[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2025-12-05

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Oregon Heritage News 2025-12-05
In this Issue:

  *   Statement of Agency's Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants
  *   Oregon Heritage Exchange blog features newly re-opened Oregon Military Museum
  *   America 250 Oregon in the news
  *   Upcoming Various Webinars in December
  *   Museum 411 Blog shares some volunteer tips
  *   Work with Youth Advisors for Your 250th Planning
  *   Oregon Community Foundation 2026 Spring Community Grants Cycle open for applications, webinar Dec. 11
  *   Historic Cemetery preservation resources
  *   City of Portland Seeking Historic and Cultural Resources Compliance Coordinator


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Statement of Agency's Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants
December 3, 2025
Statement of Agency's Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants
Washington, DC- Upon further review, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants. This action supersedes any prior notices which may have been received related to grant termination.
Grantees should access the agency's electronic grants management system for further information.
https://www.imls.gov/news/statement-agencys-reinstatement-terminated-imls-grants
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Oregon Heritage Exchange blog features newly re-opened Oregon Military Museum
After a seventeen year closure, the Oregon Military Museum opened to the general public in July of 2025. Kathleen Sligar, OMM's Director/Curator, and her team went through many iterations of exhibit materials, reviewing storylines, and navigating challenging policy changes to arrive at the exhibits that exist today. This blog shares the team's lessons learned and some inspiration on how to continue persevering with long, difficult, but ultimately rewarding museum projects. Read more here<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/?p=5228>.
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America 250 Oregon in the news
Oregon strives to tell full story of America's 250th anniversary<https://www.orartswatch.org/oregon-strives-to-tell-full-story-of-americas-250th-anniversary/>
Oregon Artswatch, By Jim Redden<https://www.orartswatch.org/author/jim-redden/>
December 5, 2025
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Upcoming Various Webinars in December

Natural History Collections and Repatriation: Beyond NAGPRA<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=4912a4b2ac&e=f4886bfe41>
Monday, December 8 @ 11am PT
National Science Collections Alliance

Collections Policy 101<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=c39ee8aaed&e=f4886bfe41>
Tuesday, December 9 @ 10am PT
Oregon Museums Association with Melanie Deer

Sense & Support: Building Meaningful Sensory Kits<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=b7c20760a3&e=f4886bfe41>
Thursday, December 11 @ 10am PT
Cultural Access Collaborative

Providing AI Guidance, Education and Information to Your Organization<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=cefa0810fa&e=f4886bfe41>
Friday, December 12 @ 9am PT
Open Copyright Education Advisory Network (OCEAN)

Exploring our Sightlines: Integrating Local Stories across Subject Areas<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=d7dd36d760&e=f4886bfe41>
Wednesday, December 17 @ 1pm PT
Smithsonian Learning Lab

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Museum 411 Blog shares some volunteer tips
Diversify Your Volunteer Pipeline: Practical Steps Museums Can Use
By Katie Lewis - December 1, 2025
https://museum.industry411.com/diversify-your-volunteer-pipeline-practical-steps-museums-can-use/?utm_medium=email&utm_content=P6BwG8Kfv6NxnWq0LAiDWEGr_fMolDUXnr8MdW6XMA-clOsrmbZ0W3cE94c0Hcax
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Work with Youth Advisors for Your 250th Planning
Made By Us offers the following invitation for history organizations:
Get free, tailored advice from the Youth250 Bureau. Tell us what you need and we'll connect you with motivated young advisors ready to help "youthify" your work. Whether it's reviewing your materials, getting a temp check on programming, working with a focus group, or hosting a brainstorming session, the Bureau has you covered!

With over 100 consultations completed, every recipient would recommend the Bureau to their peers, and 100% of consultations improved organizations' 250th strategies while increasing their understanding of Gen Z and confidence in engaging them. These consultations give you practical insight into how to engage Gen Z and uplift youth voices for your Youth250 programming.
Learn more
<https://historymadebyus.org/youth250/bureau>
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Oregon Community Foundation 2026 Spring Community Grants Cycle open for applications, webinar Dec. 11
Applications for Spring Cycle Grants from Oregon Community Foundation open up on December 2. This grant opportunity will provide flexible funding to organizations that are serving the most pressing needs in communities across Oregon. Priority will go to small local, culturally specific, and/or culturally responsive organizations throughout the state. An info session to learn more about the spring grant cycle will be held virtually on December 11 from 3 - 4pm PT.
Learn More<https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/community-grant-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter>
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Historic Cemetery preservation resources

  *   How do you protect a historic cemetery in your community? Read Heritage Bulletin #9<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB09_Ways_to_Protect_Historic_Cemetery.pdf> for tips.
  *   Weather + time + wooden markers = lost information. Preserving Wooden Markers<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB40_PreservingWoodHistoricCemeteries.pdf>
  *   Protect visitors too, by reviewing the Unstable Markers recommendations<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/OCHCPPUnstableMarkers.pdf> from Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries
  *   Thinking about hosting a holiday event in the cemetery? Plan with these considerations.<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB33_cemetery_events.pdf>

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City of Portland Seeking Historic and Cultural Resources Compliance Coordinator
The City of Portland is hiring a Historic and Cultural Resources Compliance Coordinator to serve as a citywide expert on state and federal historic and cultural resource requirements. Working under the general direction of a supervisor, and in partnership with the City's Historic Resources Program Manager, the compliance coordinator will lead efforts to create consistent citywide practices for complying with state and federal laws. This role requires strong independent judgment, effective collaboration, and the ability to negotiate solutions to complex historic and cultural resource issues. Applications are due December 22, 2025.
For more information, visit the job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/5148283/historic-and-cultural-resources-compliance-coordinator-coordinator-iii-cppw
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