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Overdue: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries
Podcast Series, Launched 3/31/22
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Antiracism (EDIA) Committee

NEW EPISODE!

S. 3, Episode 6, So'oh Story Time: Stories for Our Grandchildren w/ Shannon LaRance

In this episode we are joined in conversation by Shannon LaRance (Dine'/Hopi/Assiniboine).  Founder of Indigenous Empowerment, Indigenous Empowerment's mission is to ensure culturally sensitive counselors and social service agents are accessible to those in need. Our goal is to train human service organizations across the nation on the complexities, nuances, and beauty of Indigenous people., Social Worker, Counselor, So’oh Story Time.

So'oh, meaning "Grandmother" in Hopi, embodies the essence of our storytelling traditions. It reflects the nurturing and educational atmosphere created on her Youtube channel - “So’oh Story Time”. LaRance  reads books for our children and grandchildren - with an emphasis on books written or illustrated by Native American/Indigenous authors and illustrators. 


Date of interview: September 6, 2024
Host(s): LaRee Dominguez & Joan Vigil

Additional Info. & Links:

Shannonlarance.com

So'oh Story Time - YouTube

 

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Oregon Library Association Online Merchant Store
OLA has opened its OLA Merch Store and currently has available Conference Logo and a variety on a variety of items.
Over the next few months it will be opened for OLA Units to make available their merchandise.
Take a look!
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 EDI Antiracism Toolkit Available

EDI Antiracism Toolkit, Digital Copy (pdf)
EDI Antiracism Toolkit, Hard Copy (pdf)

PLD Director's Training Session on the EDI Antiracism Toolkit
1/29/21 Recorded Session (youTube, approximately 2 1/4 hours)

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Oregon Library Association Quarterly (OLAQ)
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Marketing and Outreach: Connecting to Our Communities



OLAQ is hosted by Oregon State University.

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Visit the new website now for information on upcoming issues, search for archived articles, and find out how you can contribute your voice to a publication dedicated to representing Oregon libraries and staff!

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