How and where to celebrate Oregon’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Monday, the state of Oregon is recognizing the first-ever Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Gov. Kate Brown approved it earlier this year, making Oregon one of 17 states to celebrate the holiday.

Dawnielle Tehama, a Klamath tribal member from southern Oregon, joined AM Extra Monday to talk about how and where people can celebrate.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrations:

• Central Oregon Community College
• Portland Indigenous Marketplace
• Portland Architectural Heritage Center
• Portland Art Museum
• Conquering Columbus: Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery (Virtual)
• Eugene’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History
• Willamette University’s Hallie Ford Museum of Art
• Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice