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<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; ">Hello All--</div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; ">This note comes from Lisa Iverson, President of the Oregon Council for Social Studies.</div>
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<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">I would like to inform ALL of you of an amazing opportunity. I am pleased to announce a spring conference April 4, at Grand Ronde titled, <b>“Oregon’s First People:
A Workshop for Educators</b>” This conference is only $30.00 (includes lunch) AND worth 6 PDUs. This is for ALL subjects and grade levels, especially in light of “Oregon 150”, there has never been a better time for elementary and secondary educators to ensure
that information about the Oregon’s First People is taught. Please take a look at presenters so far; keep in mind this is my rough draft; I will have a formal schedule as we near the conference. The registration brochure is attached. <i><b>Before you hit that
delete button, please read on…</b></i></font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love history? two published authors on Oregon’s tribes</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love law? Lewis and Clark Law Professor and Chief Justice of the Grand Ronde will speak about the tribe’s distinct relationship within Oregon’s government</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love plants? a noted herbalist will teach how Natives used local plants</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love art and crafts? One of Oregon’s BEST basket weavers will show participants how to weave a small item</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love sociology? An expert will explain why Native youth are overrepresented in juvenile justice system</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love jewelry and carvings? An artist with a poignant personal story of redemption will speak and share</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love current issues? Two different sessions will explain stereotypes and issues relating to Natives in Oregon</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love literature? An expert on Native literature will share ideas, books, and more</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love storytelling? An INTERNATIONALLY recognized storyteller who is currently on world tour is speaking about preserving culture through storytelling</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love the idea of multiculturalism? The head of ethnic studies at OSU is speaking about diversity in the classroom</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love personal stories? A 72 year old Native is sharing his story of what it was like to be a Native when Oregon’s tribes were literally terminated by our
state government</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love learning? Then this conference is for you</font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">-Do you love getting together with friends? Only 5 minutes from the casino and close to the beach. Spend a weekend expanding knowledge of Oregon’s First People,
meeting up with colleagues from around the state, and meeting up with friends after the event. </font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">Please consider supporting this endeavor. The people lined up to speak are truly top notch and are considered some of the best experts in the state in their chosen
field. </font></div>
<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">Additional information on the OCSS conference can also be found at <a href="http://www.oregonsocialstudies.org/"><font color="#0000FF"><u>http://www.oregonsocialstudies.org/</u></font></a>
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<div style="margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; "><font face="Times New Roman, serif" size="2">If you have questions about the conference you can contact Lisa at (503) 749-8245 or <a href="mailto:Liverson@cascade.K12.or.us"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Liverson@cascade.K12.or.us</u></font></a></font></div>
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<div><font face="Courier New, monospace" size="2" color="#808080"><i>Stacey Figgins</i></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier New, monospace" size="2" color="#808080"><i>Education Specialist, Talented and Gifted </i></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier New, monospace" size="2" color="#808080"><i>Oregon Department of Education</i></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier New, monospace" size="2" color="#808080"><i>Public Services Building</i></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier New, monospace" size="2" color="#808080"><i>255 Capitol Street NE</i></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier New, monospace" size="2" color="#808080"><i>Salem, Oregon 97310</i></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier New, monospace" size="2" color="#808080"><i>stacey.figgins@state.or.us</i></font></div>
<div><font face="Courier New, monospace" size="2" color="#808080"><i>503) 947-5701</i></font></div>
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