Project 562 – Book Group
SPEAKER: Anya Ballinger, Curator of Education
Project 562 – Book Group
SPEAKER: Anya Ballinger, Curator of Education
Using the Project 562 Learning Guide, developed by critically acclaimed social documentarian and photographer Matika Wilbur, we will investigate the ways we can transform, indigenize and decolonize our lives right here in Benton County.
Participants will gather for three sessions on Wednesdays at noon at the Corvallis Museum. We will discuss themes from the exhibit, Project 562: Changing the way we see Native America. Using resources such as podcasts, articles, and other indigenous-created media, participants will be asked to complete a small amount of homework before each discussion session. These resources will be provided for free; there is no need to purchase any curriculum or books.
Limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration required. This workshop is free; donations to support our history and cultural education programs are always welcome!
Preview the curriculum: A downloadable copy of the curriculum guide is available on the Project 562 website.
Brown bag lunches welcome!
Participants are welcome to bring their own food to eat during these noon sessions. This "lunch and learn" atmosphere is intended to be a welcoming, casual environment. As we discuss ways to decolonize and indigenize our communities, sharing food together can be a great place to start.
Change the Way you See Native America
Are you ready to take action to support Native American artists, educators, businesses and tribes right here in your community? Commit to one of the actions below:
- Visit Chachalu museum at Grand Ronde, www.chachalu.org
- Watch and read Native media:
- All My Relations podcast
- Reservation Dogs tv show
- Rutherford Falls tv show
- Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley book by David Lewis
- Read Native Appropriations blog by Adrienne Keene
- Donate to the Language Revitalization program at Siletz. siletzlanguage.org
- Attend the annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow at OSU, or a powwow at your nearest tribe
- Buy from Native artists at the Native American Arts & Crafts Makers Market in Eugene
- Shop at Native owned businesses like
- Donate to the Grand Ronde language revitalization program grandronde.org
- Donate to Chinook Nation Canoe Journey chinooknation.org/canoe-family/
- Take an online Chinuk Wawa language class at Lane Comm College for only $50. And donate to their language program. Chinuk Wawa | Humanities Division | Lane Community College
- Advocate for teaching Native history to the local school boards
- Learn about SB13 and use curriculum in your classroom: Tribal History Shared History Curriculum
Have a resource to add to this list? Email education@bentoncountymuseums.org
