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2024 “How to Look Cool Online” Web Development Workshop Recap 

HTLCO is a paid opportunity that introduces simple coding to students with little to no coding background. Prior to the workshop, many incoming students had negative experiences with coding in the past, or fears about diving in. By the time they left the workshop, all expressed a significant increase in confidence towards coding.
Credit: Rathcroghan Visitor Centre

Take a look inside the demon cave home to Halloween’s ancient Celtic origins

From KUOW – Learn about the origins of Halloween found in an ancient Celtic festival!
Nika Bartoo-Smith / Underscore Native News/ICT

Portland Exhibition Explores Art to Preserve Moments in Time

From Underscore Native News (by Nika Bartoo-Smith) – A new exhibition at Native Arts and Cultures Foundation showcases art from fellows they’ve worked with over the last 15 years.
Eugene Tagawa

New Japanese American art displayed at Wilburton Station, ‘Calling of the Ancestors’ exhibit call for collective liberation

From International Examiner (by Ana Tanaka) – A new Eastside mural asks viewers to consider how we can all stand against oppression.
Photo by Darsha Dodge, Rapid City Journal

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day 2024

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a way to reflect as a country how we have treated Indigenous Peoples and strive for a better future. Celebrate Indigenous resilience and strength with events near you!

CVA 2024: Sokha Danh, founder of the PNW’s first Asian American-owned bookstore, claims space for community through homegrown leadership

From International Examiner (by Chris Potter) – Read an interview with the owner of the Northwest’s first Asian American-owned bookstore!
A pair of Indigenous beaded moccasins.

National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools

September 30 marks the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools. Recent discoveries of mass graves at Canadian residential schools have highlighted the shared legacy of abuse in the U.S. and other countries. Healing starts with accountability from the institutions responsible.

Nana Frimpong Oduro and Pamela Council Explore Body and Meaning at Wa Na Wari

Photographer Nana Frimpong Oduro and interdisciplinary artist Pamela Council have mesmerizing works exploring different facets of body and meaning at Wa Na Wari until Oct. 27.

100th anniversary of Makah Days showcases revived native culture in Neah Bay

This past weekend, the tiny Makah tribe welcomed home far-flung relatives and guests, for the 100th annual Makah Days festival in Neah Bay.

“From The Heart of a Dragon” documentary highlights past and present entrepreneurs and cultural workers creating community in the CID

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