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Reflection of Life: Tribal members across PNW come together to demand attention for their water rights

Colette Lorge | Published June 14, 2023

Tribal communities in Oregon are done discussing water rights. On April 20, Acosia Red Elk of the confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, and Film Producer Jesse Locke...

Campus profile: Geneva Mayall, Native American College Prep Coordinator

Serena Zohbe Garcia | Published November 22, 2022

Geneva Mayall works in the Diversity and Inclusion department as the Native American College Prep Coordinator at COCC. She works with high school students, specifically, helping...

COCC’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Ellie Ocel | Published October 8, 2021

Ellie Ocel/The Broadside Indigenous students and educators finally have an opportunity to celebrate their sovereignty, presence, history and heritage at COCC. COCC announced...

Artwork for the Native Land Acknowledgement

Jack Peeples | Published June 23, 2020

(Jack Peeples/ The Broadside) The Native Land Acknowledgement is in need of art that displays a symbolic purpose for Central Oregon. This an opportunity for students to submit...

Salmon bake brings cultural traditions to COCC

The Broadside Editor | Published May 29, 2013

Salmon is the life-blood of river cultures, according to Gina Ricketts.Ricketts, Native American program director at Central Oregon Community College, oversees the planning of...

COCC takes big step in support of Native American culture

The Broadside Editor | Published November 14, 2012

Cedar Goslin The Broadside For the first time, an Indigenous language class will be offered at Central Oregon Community College, starting winter term. The Kiksht language, which...