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students creating beaded work
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students in a shirt shop listening to business owner

Explore:

Students, teachers, and mentors explore examples of real problem-based learning occurring within their communities. This session primes students and mentors for their individual projects to occur in the create phase; both students and mentors gain an understanding through modeling of how local community members approach Indigenous issues through hands-on experiences with cultural relevance.

Past adventures include:

  • Visiting a multigenerational oyster farm
  • Trip to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and activity with the Elakha Alliance
  • Beading workshop
  • Activities at the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology
  • Tour of Portland businesses: Bison Coffee, Ice Queen, and Back to the Basket 
  • Activity with OSU DAMlab
  • Journalism workshop with Underscore News
  • Meeting amazing artists Katana (Twanha), Palani (No End of Designs), and Sydelle (Kanine)