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About Southern Oregon Indian Center
About the Southern Oregon Social Gathering
The Southern Oregon Social Gathering is a community-based program of the Southern Oregon Indian Center that brings people together to share culture, knowledge, and connection. The gathering provides a welcoming space for community members, families, elders, and leaders to meet, learn from one another, and strengthen relationships rooted in Indigenous culture and shared experiences. Designed to be inclusive and accessible, the Social Gathering emphasizes cultural education, storytelling, and community resource sharing. Through informal yet meaningful gatherings, it creates opportunities for dialogue, learning, and connection that support the well-being and continuity of the community.
Who We Are
Our History
The Southern Oregon Social Gathering began in the early 2000s through conversations between Terese Hall and Nick Hall, who identified a need for a space where community members could gather to share culture, information, and resources. Early gatherings were held at a physical location associated with the Southern Oregon Indian
Center and often included potlucks, cultural displays, and educational discussions.
These gatherings provided opportunities for elders and community leaders to share knowledge, stories, and cultural artifacts, drawing on professional and lived experience, including work connected to the Smithsonian Museum. As the community expanded across the region, the gathering evolved to better serve participants by transitioning to rotating meetings at local restaurants and venues throughout Southern Oregon—a model that continues to this day.
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