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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Oregon Heritage News 2025-12-05<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>In this Issue:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Oregon Heritage Exchange blog features newly re-opened Oregon Military Museum<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">America 250 Oregon in the news<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Upcoming Various Webinars in December<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Museum 411 Blog shares some volunteer tips<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Work with Youth Advisors for Your 250th Planning<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Oregon Community Foundation 2026 Spring Community Grants Cycle open for applications, webinar Dec. 11<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Historic Cemetery preservation resources<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">City of Portland Seeking Historic and Cultural Resources Compliance Coordinator<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">December 3, 2025 <br>
<b>Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>Washington, DC–</b> 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Grantees should access the agency's electronic grants management system for further information.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.imls.gov/news/statement-agencys-reinstatement-terminated-imls-grants">https://www.imls.gov/news/statement-agencys-reinstatement-terminated-imls-grants</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Oregon Heritage Exchange blog features newly re-opened Oregon Military Museum<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">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. <a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/?p=5228">Read more here</a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">America 250 Oregon in the news<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><a href="https://www.orartswatch.org/oregon-strives-to-tell-full-story-of-americas-250th-anniversary/">Oregon strives to tell full story of America’s 250th anniversary</a>
<br>
</b>Oregon Artswatch, By <a href="https://www.orartswatch.org/author/jim-redden/" title="Posts by Jim Redden">
Jim Redden</a><b><br>
</b>December 5, 2025<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Upcoming Various Webinars in December<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=4912a4b2ac&e=f4886bfe41" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)"><b>Natural History Collections and Repatriation: Beyond NAGPRA</b></a><br>
Monday, December 8 @ 11am PT<br>
National Science Collections Alliance<br>
<br>
<a href="https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=c39ee8aaed&e=f4886bfe41" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)"><b>Collections Policy 101</b></a><br>
Tuesday, December 9 @ 10am PT<br>
Oregon Museums Association with Melanie Deer<br>
<br>
<a href="https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=b7c20760a3&e=f4886bfe41" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)"><b>Sense & Support: Building Meaningful Sensory Kits</b></a><br>
Thursday, December 11 @ 10am PT<br>
Cultural Access Collaborative<br>
<br>
<a href="https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=cefa0810fa&e=f4886bfe41" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)"><b>Providing AI Guidance, Education and Information to Your Organization</b></a><br>
Friday, December 12 @ 9am PT<br>
Open Copyright Education Advisory Network (OCEAN)<br>
<br>
<a href="https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=d7dd36d760&e=f4886bfe41" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)"><b>Exploring our Sightlines: Integrating Local Stories across Subject Areas</b></a><br>
Wednesday, December 17 @ 1pm PT<br>
Smithsonian Learning Lab<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Museum 411 Blog shares some volunteer tips<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>Diversify Your Volunteer Pipeline: Practical Steps Museums Can Use</b><br>
By Katie Lewis - December 1, 2025<br>
<a href="https://museum.industry411.com/diversify-your-volunteer-pipeline-practical-steps-museums-can-use/?utm_medium=email&utm_content=P6BwG8Kfv6NxnWq0LAiDWEGr_fMolDUXnr8MdW6XMA-clOsrmbZ0W3cE94c0Hcax">https://museum.industry411.com/diversify-your-volunteer-pipeline-practical-steps-museums-can-use/?utm_medium=email&utm_content=P6BwG8Kfv6NxnWq0LAiDWEGr_fMolDUXnr8MdW6XMA-clOsrmbZ0W3cE94c0Hcax</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Work with Youth Advisors for Your 250th Planning<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>Made By Us offers the following invitation for history organizations:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in">
<b>Get free, tailored advice from the Youth250 Bureau.</b> 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!<br>
<br>
With <b>over 100 consultations completed</b>, every recipient would recommend the Bureau to their peers, and
<b>100% of consultations improved</b> 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://historymadebyus.org/youth250/bureau">Learn more<br>
</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Oregon Community Foundation 2026 Spring Community Grants Cycle open for applications, webinar Dec. 11<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a href="https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/community-grant-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter">Learn More</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Historic Cemetery preservation resources<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">How do you protect a historic cemetery in your community?
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB09_Ways_to_Protect_Historic_Cemetery.pdf">
Read Heritage Bulletin #9</a> for tips.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Weather + time + wooden markers = lost information.
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB40_PreservingWoodHistoricCemeteries.pdf">
Preserving Wooden Markers</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Protect visitors too, by reviewing the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/OCHCPPUnstableMarkers.pdf">Unstable Markers recommendations</a> from Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Thinking about hosting a holiday event in the cemetery?
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB33_cemetery_events.pdf">Plan with these considerations.</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">City of Portland Seeking Historic and Cultural Resources Compliance Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">For more information, visit the job posting here:
<a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/5148283/historic-and-cultural-resources-compliance-coordinator-coordinator-iii-cppw">
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/5148283/historic-and-cultural-resources-compliance-coordinator-coordinator-iii-cppw</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more
about our programs at <a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/" target="_blank">www.oregonheritage.org</a>. The news editor can be contacted at
<a href="mailto:heritage.info@oprd.oregon.gov" target="_blank">heritage.info@oprd.oregon.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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