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Allyship in Action
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Advancing collective liberation that is people centered, systems based, and grounded in restorative justice in Central Oregon (www.allyshipinaction.com).
Allyship in Action and Suppah Consulting are excited to announce their Tribal Learning Series - A Community Learning Opportunity for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond. For more information and to register: www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFJJ28S
October 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I am collaborating with Jaylyn Suppah to put on a day long Tribal Learning workshop for Indigenous Peoples Month to learn how to work in right relationship with Warm Springs. We need your feedback -- please take this very short survey to share input on scheduling by Friday! forms.gle/iV94pTzATGA6...
Tribal Learning Series - Scheduling Poll
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October 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Save the Date for the Session 5 of Embrace Bend's Civics Lab, which takes place on Saturday October 26th from 3 - 4:30 at the East Bend Library, where you will have the opportunity to dive into how to have difficult conversations with family and friends. www.eventbrite.com/e/civicslab-....
September 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Join Embrace Bend for the final installment of their free Civics Lab series to learn more about making your voice heard through public comment and embed that learning within a community discussion on immigration and humane borders. August 22nd at 3 pm at Bend City Hall!
August 12, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Did you miss the Bracero Program Day event yesterday? We had a wonderful turnout with descendants of Braceros, community members, CBOs, local elected officials, and candidates for the upcoming Deschutes County Commission race. No need for FOMO as the exhibit is available at: bit.ly/RedmondBrace...!
August 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Pay tribute to the Bracero Workers whose hard work and contributions laid the foundations of Central Oregon's success on August 4th at the Redmond Library! Explore an exhibit, enjoy light appetizers, learn about how to support our local Latine community, and stay for a presentation at 5:30 pm.
July 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Protests, critiques, legal challenges, and electoral politics are not enough by themselves. We need to strategize for mass noncooperation, economic disruption, joy and celebration, and prefigurative organizing. open.substack.com/pub/antiauth...
Pivoting From Defense to Offense
The Strategic Shift
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July 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Dive into the life of social justice badass Beatrice Morrow Cannady with the Deschutes Historical Museum and Oregon Black Pioneers on July 29th at McMenamins. Doors are at 6 pm and the presentation is at 7 pm.

Tickets and more information are available at: www.mcmenamins.com/events/26201....
July 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Pay tribute to the Bracero Workers whose hard work and contributions laid the foundations of Central Oregon's success on August 4th at the Redmond Library! Explore an exhibit, enjoy light appetizers, learn about how to support our local Latine community, and stay for a presentation at 5:30 pm.
July 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Help local Central Oregon families who have been affected by ICE detentions & immigration policies! Families in need are identified in partnership with LCA & Mecca Bend. Donate now: givebutter.com/NsMHV0.
July 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The Father's Group, COCCAfrocentric Program, WBR, and Central Oregon Earthseeds invite the community to a free family friendly, interactive, and educational celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Bend Colored Men’s Business on May 15th from 4 - 6:30 pm at the Redmond Library!
April 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Check out this unfiltered take on a beautiful piece of our local Black history on the 50th episode of First and Foremost. This is a deep dive into the Bend Colored Men's Business Club which was formed 100 years ago. Listen here: directory.libsyn.com/episode/inde....
Episode 50 - The Bend Colored Men's Business Club
Yoooooo It's our 50th Episode! And what better way to celebrate than taking a time machine to the past 100 years ago into Bend Oregon's very own history... We welcome to the show for the first (but de...
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April 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Join Embrace Bend for Civics Lab Part 2 where you will learn about activism, advocacy, and influence in legislative processes on April 21st from 5:45 - 7:30 PM at the Downtown Library in Bend - Brooks Room! This event is free to the public. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/civics-lab....
April 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Support an opportunity with the Tribal Democracy Project to flip the Redmond school district board + have a majority BIPOC board in Jefferson County.

Virtual fundraiser on Monday April 21st from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Register: bit.ly/Tribaldemocracyproject. Donate: www.cesystems.tech/campaign/tri....
April 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Youth are everything right now. The Native American Student Union is hosting their third annual student powwow on Friday May 23rd. Please consider sponsoring this student led event: www.paypal.com/donate/?host... (add "NASU powwow" in the memo to ensure it gets allocated to the event!).
April 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Papalaxsimisha is hosting its annual community clean up for Earth Day! This event is open to EVERYONE and is a beautiful way to show in community with the original stewards of Central Oregon.
April 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Join Embrace Bend tomorrow March 20 at 5:30pm for Part 1 of a hands-on free workshop series on civic engagement tools! Learn how to make a difference in our community, connect with like-minded individuals, and empower yourself to create positive change. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/civicslab-...?
CivicsLab - civic engagement tools for all community members!
Join us at CivicsLab for Part 1 of a hands-on workshop series on civic engagement tools for everyone in the community.
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March 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
For those getting tax refunds, now is the time to donate to the following key special elections that could flip the House and shift power at the national level! Have time but no money? Engage in election protection efforts, phone canvas, pass this message to your well resourced resistance fighters!
March 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
As we close out Black History Month, here are the storyboards from the COCC Black History Month dinner on the Bend Colored Men's Business Club. Black history is history year round so stay tuned for a year long celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the Club! bit.ly/Bend-Busines...
February 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Allan Dale "AJ" Warner Jr was a beloved member of the Warm Springs community and was a victim of police violence in Madras on February 20th. Join community members at 3 pm on Wednesday February 26th at 125 SE E St in front of Madras PD/City Hall for a peaceful protest to demand justice.
February 26, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Another really great resource about the little things we can do to build a just community that are centered in care and each other! nonprofitaf.com/2025/02/ever...
Everyday actions you can take to keep the world kind, just, and joyful amidst the rise in hate and bigotry
Hi everyone, if you’re free next week, March 4 to 6, please join me at the virtual Nonprofit Marketing Summit:...
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February 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
"If you are at a loss for what to do right now, then block out an hour, two, or three each week —or whatever time you have— and start working through this imperfect 10-step approach to actively resist rising facism." allyshipinaction.com/2025/02/22/r...
Resistance in a Time of Rising Facism
What can we as individuals do in this time of rising facism? I know many are feeling helpless as we watch injustice after injustice happen both at the national level and in our own community. It’s …
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February 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The May 20th Special District Election is on my mind as Marcus and Kina Chadwick have filed for re-election to the BLPS board. Donate, canvas, and vote for values aligned candidates and keep our community safer for those who are most impacted by national politics. www.deschutes.org/clerk/page/m....
February 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The City of Bend is seeking to fill 3 positions on the Human Rights and Equity Commission (HREC). A $40 per meeting stipend is available to support participation. For more information, visit bendoregon.gov/hrec. Applications are due Feb 28th -- apply at:
bendoregon.gov/government/committees/apply.
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February 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Ariel is a son, a friend, a neighbor, and a beloved member of our community. He was granted a work permit and a valid Social Security number, which remain current to this day. On January 26th, without warning, Ariel was taken from the Safeway on 3rd in Bend. Every dollar counts: gofund.me/ac7b7309
Donate to Help with Legal Representation and Avoid Deportation, organized by Sarai Llerandi Gonzalez
Ariel Antoliani Sandigo Manzanarez es más que un nombre. Es u… Sarai Llerandi Gonzalez needs your support for Help with Legal Representation and Avoid Deportation
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February 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM