UPCOMING ADULT LECTURES & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
River in My Veins: Poetry Reading with Kara Briggs
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 11:00AM - 12:00Noon Ford Room Kara Briggs is a resident of the Tulalip Reservation and a Sauk-Suiattle citizen and Yakama direct descendant. Her debut book of poetry, Rivers in My Veins, follows her graduation from the Institute of American Indian Art with a Master of Fine Arts. She was awarded the James Welch Prize from Poetry Northwest for the poem “Acknowledgement Two.” The book is about the lands of her tribes, including the North Cascades, the Skagit and Columbia Rivers, the salt waters, the salmon, and the birds of Washington state. The book demonstrates Briggs’ skill with form poetry, including haiku and haibun from the Japanese, various types of sonnets, pantoum, and sestina. In 2024 she graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts, her second master’s degree. She was a career journalist with two decades’ experience, primarily at The Oregonian in Portland. She has worked in higher education leadership, environmental non-profit leadership and public affairs. Her passion has always been writing, and her literary career is afoot. Ford Room seats up to 50, first come first serve No registration needed Included with Museum Admission, Members are FREE! |
Columbia River Canoe Project
Documentary Film Viewing and Q&A Saturday, March 22, 2025, 6:00PM - 8:00PM Ford/Kern Room The Columbia River Canoe Project follows cousins Robert Lester and Braxton Mitchell as they attempt a 1,300-mile canoe expedition from the Continental Divide near Butte, Montana, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Braxton, only 18, has never been in a canoe before volunteering for this adventure of a lifetime. Though just a few years older, Robert leads the expedition, trying to overcome the unforeseen challenges of such an ambitious journey. As the pair navigate the river, enduring the hardships of battling dams, rapids, and wind, Braxton grows up, learning about life and discovering his true capabilities. While following their downstream journey, the film highlights the ecological issues facing the Columbia River Watershed and promotes the importance of environmental stewardship. The Columbia River Canoe Project takes viewers on an adventure filled with breathtaking landscapes, unpredictable challenges, and a wealth of inspiration. Released August 2024, register to view the film and participate in the following Q&A. Seating for up to 100, Registration Required Members $10, Non-Members $15 Minimum 75, Maximum 100 |
Past Lecture Series now available on YouTube with subtitles:
2025 Lecture Series
2024 Lecture Series
Mugdha Flores, E/V Nautilus Corp of Exploration (recorded January 23, 2024)
Julia Keiter, US Army Corps of Engineers (recorded February 6, 2024)
Capt. Dan Jordan, Columbia River Bar Pilots (recorded February 13, 2024)
Sandra Yannone, poet and author (recorded February 20, 2024)
Julia Keiter, US Army Corps of Engineers (recorded February 6, 2024)
Capt. Dan Jordan, Columbia River Bar Pilots (recorded February 13, 2024)
Sandra Yannone, poet and author (recorded February 20, 2024)
2023 Lecture Series
Jacob Hendrickson: Longest Row Across the Pacific - Solo, Non-Stop, Unsupported
Zachary Stocks: Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers
Kristofer Lindberg: Master Salvage Diver
Cameron La Follette: Author and Historian, "What Happened to Oregon's Sea Otters?"
Samantha Steerman: First Female Dispatcher for Columbia River Bar Pilots
Morgan Heim: Wildlife Photographer
Zachary Stocks: Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers
Kristofer Lindberg: Master Salvage Diver
Cameron La Follette: Author and Historian, "What Happened to Oregon's Sea Otters?"
Samantha Steerman: First Female Dispatcher for Columbia River Bar Pilots
Morgan Heim: Wildlife Photographer