OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College invites the community to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, Oct. 13. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the college’s Environmental Learning Center, located at 19600 Molalla Ave. in Oregon City. This free event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.

Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the rich histories, present-day contributions and cultures of Indigenous communities in Oregon and across the country. The event will feature a variety of activities and entertainment, including:

• Building community and connection within and outside of Indigenous communities.
• Learning about the Indigenous communities in our area through storytelling, music and cultural performances.
• Shopping for unique, locally-made Indigenous artisan products.
• Eating delicious food provided by Tachi Killer Tacos and Baba’s Fry Bread.

“We are excited to bring our community together to celebrate the vibrant Indigenous cultures that have shaped our region,” Casey Layton, the college’s chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, said. “This event creates the opportunity to engage in validation of Indigenous experiences and community healing.”

Event sponsors include Clackamas County, The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the City of Gladstone, Unite Oregon, the Clackamas Community College Foundation, the City of Oregon City, Red Lodge Transition Services, Native Wellness Institute, Native American Youth and Family Center, End of the Oregon Trail and TriMet. 

For questions regarding accommodations for college-sponsored events, please contact CCC’s Disability Resource Center at 503-594-6357 or drc@clackamas.edu.