Garden University: Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley

Join Oregon Indigenous historian David G. Lewis at the Garden for an introduction to his new book, Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley, which highlights Native perspectives about the history of the Willamette Valley as they experienced it. David's further research into settler changes to the Willamette Valley will also be discussed.

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David G. Lewis is a citizen of the Grand Ronde tribe, descendant of the Santiam, Takelma and Chinook peoples of the region. David is an assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous studies at OSU and lives in Salem. He writes the Quartux Journal Blog and is preparing additional publications about tribes in the region based on current research.

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David is the author of Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley. Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley is a must read book for anyone living in the Willamette Valley and desiring to know its history. David's research for this book is unique in its depth and truly mind-expanding.

Learn more about David and his book here at https://www.ooliganpress.com/product/tribal-histories-of-the-willamette-valley-by-david-g-lewis/

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The purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission! Before or after the workshop, enjoy a walk around the Garden and take your inspiration from nature.

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The Oregon Garden’s Garden University program offers ongoing education opportunities on topics in alignment with the Garden’s mission, such as pruning, beekeeping, cooking, floristry and more. Oregon Garden members receive free, or discounted, admission to Garden University. Visit www.oregongarden.org/garden-university for upcoming Garden University opportunities.

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