[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-01-13

Wed Jan 13 17:36:15 PST 2021

Oregon Heritage News 2020-01-13

In this issue:

  *   John Pouley selected as Oregon State Archaeologist
  *   Oregon Heritage Commission to meet Jan. 25
  *   Jan. 14 webinar for grant program for live venues, cultural institutions and related industries
  *   OMA lunch meetup Jan. 21
  *   Webinar on restricting with equity in mind as you build back from the pandemic Jan. 14
  *   PastForward 2021 call for proposals and award nominations
  *   Nominations open for the 2020 Oregon Stewardship Award
  *   10 uplifting museum stories of 2020
  *   Connecting to Collections care of baskets webinar Jan. 19
  *   National Trust for Historic Preservation offers inspiration for preservation resolutions in 2021

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John Pouley selected as Oregon State Archaeologist

Oregon Heritage, which includes the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, is pleased to announce that after an intensive competition among three outstanding candidates, the hiring committee selected John Pouley as the next Oregon State Archaeologist.

John is from Seattle, Washington, and received undergraduate degrees from Washington State University (History) and Central Washington University (Archaeology). He completed his graduate studies at Washington State University (Archaeology), where he focused on the precontact Columbia Plateau. John has archaeological experience in the Arctic, Great Basin, and Northwestern Plains. In the past 25 years, John worked for private contractors, a federal agency, a federally recognized tribe, and SHPO. Throughout his career, he has authored numerous reports on his archaeological investigations, nominated archaeological sites and districts to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and published articles on his research in peer reviewed archaeology journals. John enjoys presenting his research at regional and national archaeological conferences, archaeological societies, for tribes, federal and state agencies, SHPOs, universities, primary and secondary schools, and for the general public. John has served as the Oregon State Assistant Archaeologist since 2011.

John's breadth of scholarly and practical knowledge and experience working with the diverse stakeholders in the cultural resource community are important strengths as he brings his energy and enthusiasm to tackle the opportunities and challenges of his new position.

Please join Oregon Heritage in congratulating John!

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Oregon Heritage Commission to meet Jan. 25

The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet via online meeting on January 25 at 9am. The agenda includes the results of the first of three COVID-19 impact to heritage organizations survey, results of the Volunteer impact survey, and updates from commissioners. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/OHC%20DRAFT%20Agenda%20Jan25%202020.pdf> includes an opportunity for public comment.

The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon's heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. For more information, contact coordinator Katie Henry at 503-877-8834 or katie.henry at oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oregon.gov>.

Commission meetings are open to the public and their agendas include opportunities for public comment. Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling (503) 986?0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

For a link to the meeting, call-in details, the agenda, or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.

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Jan. 14 webinar for grant program for live venues, cultural institutions and related industries

Are you a theatrical producer, talent representative, venue promoter or do you operate a live venue, live performing arts organization, movie house or cultural institution and have been impacted by COVID-19?

Register for SBA's webinar on Thursday, January 14, at 3 p.m. ET, for a preliminary overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act. Eligible organizations with a reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to receive up to a $10 million grant under the program.

This webinar will provide introductory information about the grants, who can apply, how potential organizations can prepare, and additional details re: eligibility and applications.

Registration is required. To register, visit: https://shutteredvenueoperatorsgrant.eventbrite.com

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OMA lunch meetup Jan. 21

Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:30-1:30 pm

Join Oregon Museums Association (OMA) for an informal lunchtime meet up. We'll check in with everyone, share some of the successful event pivots you've had in the past few months, and how you are staying positive (or not!) as we move forward in the new year. We'll break into groups for you to chat and network with your colleagues. You do not need to be a member to participate so join the meetup and connect during these challenging times.

Register here<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/event-4078212> to receive log-in details.

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Webinar on restricting with equity in mind as you build back from the pandemic Jan. 14

Restructuring with Equity in Mind: Insights on How Museums Can Build Back from the Pandemic
Thursday, Jan. 14, 12pm-1pm
Register here<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5816079913099/WN_rorho_6zRSak_B2jNt-T5w?timezone_id=America%2FLos_Angeles>.

The impacts of Covid-19 on the museum field have been stark: openings and closings, adapting to serve virtual audiences, and more. While the very nature of museums has been shifting, so too has the nature of our museum teams. As museums navigate the enduring impacts of the pandemic on staff teams, how can we restructure team roles, emphasizing skills, experience and initiative?

Join the CCLI (Cultural Competence Learning Institute) team in conversation with workforce strategy experts, Bhushan Sethi and Olivia Hewitt of PwC, to discuss the intersection of equity, human resources practices, and organizational change. They will share insights into how the corporate field is approaching hiring, workforce development, and the "future of work" in the face of the pandemic. Learn how this moment calls businesses across sectors to reshape workplaces, such as re-thinking assumptions about skills and experiences to hire with equity at the center.

During this session, you will:

- Learn some field-wide statistics on organization-wide equity practices from the National Landscape Study
- Hear global thought leader discuss equity, HR practice, and organizational change: Bhushan Sethi, Joint Global Leader, People & Organization, PwC
- Join a Q&A about what restructuring may look like for the museum field

This webinar is part of a free four-part series brought to you by CCLI (Cultural Competence Learning Institute), a partnership between Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, the Association of Science and Technology Centers, the Association of Children's Museums, and the Garibay Group. Learn more at https://community.astc.org/ccli/home.

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PastForward 2021 call for proposals and award nominations

PastForward 2021 Call for Proposals: Deadline Feb. 1
Share your ideas on a range of topics such as affordable housing, equitable development, climate change and organizational development. The conference also provides speakers a way to spotlight new partnerships, technology and methods that are getting results. Submit your proposal<https://us.e-activist.com/page/email/click/10028/725320?email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&campid=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==> by February 1.

2021 National Preservation Awards: Deadline Feb. 15
Is there a person, organization, or project in your city or town that deserves the national spotlight? Have you seen transformation in your community because of preservation? We want to hear from you on how people and places are redefining preservation in your world. Submit your nominations<https://us.e-activist.com/page/email/click/10028/725323?email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&campid=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==> by February 15. Awards will be presented at PastForward 2021.

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Nominations open for the 2020 Oregon Stewardship Award

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History is now accepting nominations for its third annual Oregon Stewardship Award.

Spearheaded by the museum's advisory council, the award recognizes an individual or organization that has involved the community in an environmental or cultural project that aligns with the museum's mission to inspire stewardship of Oregon's collective past, present and future.

"Oregonians are change makers," said Ann Craig, director of public programs at the museum.
"Every day, people and organizations across the state are endeavoring to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable Oregon. This award is designed to recognize and celebrate their work."

The recipient of the award will receive $1,000 and be recognized at an April 3 award reception, in museum publications and on an "Oregon Heroes" display panel in the museum's Explore Oregon<https://mnch.uoregon.edu/exhibits/explore-oregon> exhibit.

Online nominations for the 2020 award must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 31, and the recipient will be announced March 8. Nomination forms are available on the museum's website.<https://mnch.uoregon.edu/learn/oregon-stewardship-award>
Oregon individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools and higher education institutions are all eligible nominees, as are national and regional organizations with offices or affiliates in Oregon. Eligible projects are Oregon-based and relate directly to Oregon's environment or cultural heritage.

To be considered for the 2020 award, projects must have meaningful community impact and be ongoing or completed during the 2019 calendar year.

Past awards have recognized Coos Bay's Marshfield High School for its stewardship of the historic Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, and Ontario's Four Rivers Cultural Center for its Tradition Keepers Folklife Festival, a daylong public celebration of traditional arts and artists in eastern Oregon.

The museum invites groups and individuals to self-nominate. Nominations also will be accepted from third parties wishing to recognize stewardship of Oregon's environmental or cultural heritage by a group or individual.

 Contact: Ann Craig, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 541-346-3116, acraig at uoregon.edu<mailto:acraig at uoregon.edu>

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10 uplifting museum stories of 2020

AAM focuses on the positive as it recounts 10 uplifting museum stories of 2020 on it's blog. Read the post here<https://www.aam-us.org/2020/12/31/ten-uplifting-museum-stories-of-2020/?utm_source=American+Alliance+of+Museums&utm_campaign=54546d08f7-FieldNotes_2021_Jan11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f06e575db6-54546d08f7-37243273>.

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Connecting to Collections care of baskets webinar Jan. 19

Basketry is one of the most ancient cultural traditions and can be found in most heritage collections including historic houses, cultural centers, museums and galleries. Although these objects are universal, the organic components of basketry make them vulnerable to deterioration from physical and environmental factors, especially if they have a history of use. This webinar will review the agents that can damage the baskets in your care, and offer some storage and display solutions using examples from the collections at the Museum of Anthropology UBC. This webinar will also discuss the materials and practice used in the preservation and repair of baskets.

Register here<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/care-of-baskets/> for this free webinar.

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National Trust for Historic Preservation offers inspiration for preservation resolutions in 2021

If your preservation organization is looking for some ideas on what to incorporate in your planning efforts this year, check out these ideas offered on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Leadership Forum. Check out the blog post here<https://forum.savingplaces.org/blogs/marisa-brown1/2020/12/28/7-preservation-resolutions-for-2021>.

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.
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