Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 at these events. Will federal offices be open?

Oregonians celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 14th. The holiday was officially recognized in Oregon in 2021. It is a federal holiday, but not a day off for state or city government offices. For service adjustments and government agency closures, see the list below.

Indigenous Peoples Day events around Oregon

Portland State University

Portland State University's Native American Student and Community Center is offering a day of free activities celebrating indigenous peoples, culminating in a performance of a new play. Honor Indigenous culture, resilience and community with vendors from noon to 5 p.m. and live music at 5:30 p.m. Then look at the play by Blossom Johnson: “Diné Nishłį (I am a holy being) or a boarding school play.” ”

Events Saturday, Oct. 12, 12-5:30 p.m., at the NASCC Building, 710 SW Jackson St., free. Playing cards and information are available at bagnbaggage.org.

Indigenous Peoples Day/Clackamas County

Clackamas Community College will host its annual event to honor and celebrate the rich history, contemporary contributions and culture of Indigenous communities in Oregon and across the country. The event features a variety of activities and entertainment including storytelling, music and cultural performances. Vendors offer locally made artisanal products and foods.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, Environmental Learning Center, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Admission is free and the public is welcome; clackamas.edu.

Oregon State University (Corvallis)

Enjoy coffee and traditional foods as the university celebrates the indigenous and native peoples of the Americas and recognizes the impact of settler colonialism on Indigenous communities. Hear stories from Indigenous members of the CoF community. Guests can also take part in practical demonstrations of traditional cultural activities.

9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, George W. Peavy Forest Science Center Atrium, 3100 SW Jefferson Way Corvallis; free; events.oregonstate.edu/event.

OSU will also offer a live music concert with Native Rose Monday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m., Reser Center for the Arts, 470 SW 15th St., Corvallis; free

U of O Library (Eugene)

The university will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with a campus art walk featuring Steph Littlebird and JSMA curator Danielle Knapp, culminating in a catered reception. The event will be held in the Special Collections Paulson Reading Room and will honor the recently opened exhibition “The Land We Have Always Known.”

Dress appropriately for the weather and wear hiking boots for the 1.5-hour hike.

Monday, October 14th, 1 p.m., at various locations on campus. Free admission. Further information can be found here: blogs.uoregon.edu.

Indigenous Now event (Salem)

Indigenous Now is hosting an event at Riverfront Park in Salem with children's activities, speakers, dancers and other entertainment.

1-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at the park at 200 Water St., NE Salem; free; facebook.com/photo.

Central Oregon Community College (Bend)

On Indigenous Peoples Day, take some time to listen to a panel discussion on “Central Oregon Indians in Higher Education.” The moderated panel will address topics such as cultural appropriation and share the perspectives of higher education staff and students. The talk will be moderated by Jackie Currie, COCC's Native American College Preparation Coordinator, with Jeremiah Rector, COCC Native American Student Program Coordinator, Raye Lynn McCabe, Oregon State University-Cascades Graduate Student Recruitment Coordinator, and Samiakin Allen from radio station KWSO in Warm Springs.

5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 NW College Way, Bend; free; cocc.edu/home/events.

Oregon Origins Project V: Keeping Traditions Alive

The Oregon Origins Project welcomes artists and culture bearers from across Oregon to share 30-minute presentations about their tribe's living traditions and the importance of upholding those traditions through their creative practice. Presentations include discussions of handmade dresses and beadwork by Jacy Sohappy, basket weaving by Beth'Ann Gipson, jingle dancing by Acosia Red Elk, and storytelling by Patricia Whereat Phillips.

7:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, Reed College Performing Arts Building, 3017 SE Woodstock Blvd.; There is a charge for admission, suggested $10; oregonorigins.org.

What is closed and what services will be changed or suspended due to the holiday:

WHAT'S CLOSED

Federal offices and courts remain closed.

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's tribal offices will be closed.

The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) in Portland is closing.

All Oregon Department of Environmental Quality vehicle emissions testing centers in the Portland area are closed on Mondays.

Many banks are closed. Check with your institution. The stock market is open but the bond market is closed.

U.S. Postal Service offices remain closed and there will be no regular mail delivery.

WHAT IS OPEN?

Parking meters are being introduced in Portland.

State offices in Oregon and Washington will be open.

Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington County government offices will be open.

City of Portland offices remain open.

Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington County courts will be open.

TriMet, Portland Aerial Tram, Portland Streetcar and C-Tran will operate on regular schedules.

Libraries:

Multnomah County library locations are open.

UPDATE: Some libraries in Clackamas County are closing for staff training. Check with your branch before your visit

For specific branch information, contact Washington County Cooperative Library Services: wccls.org/dates-closed

Most school districts will be open; Check with your district or school.

Garbage collection in Portland will take place as scheduled on Monday, October 14th.

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