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Deschutes Public Library
Nov. 10, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
at SHARC
Presented by Gabriann Hall
This presentation explores
more than a century of the
federal Indian boarding school
system, examining its origins,
purpose, and lasting impact on
communities. It will begin with
the federal policies that led to
the establishment of government-run boarding schools in
the late nineteenth century and
continue through current issues
still impacting Native people.
Blending historical research
with oral storytelling and personal family history, Gabriann
Hall provides a thoughtful and
deeply personal perspective on
one of the most significant—
and often overlooked—chapters of American history.
The presentation also highlights the strength, resilience,
and perseverance of Native
people who endured these
experiences and the legacy
that continues to shape communities today. As Gabriann
Hall explains, "When I speak
about Indian boarding schools,
it comes from the heart. My
grandmother, Marilyn Mitchell Hall, was a survivor of
Canyonville Bible Academy
in Oregon and Haskell Indian
School in Lawrence, Kansas.
It is important to me to share
not only the intentions behind
these schools, but also their
short- and long-term impacts
on our families, Tribal Nations,
and communities. Above all, I
strive to honor the strength and
resilience of the Native people
who endured these experiences
and to tell their stories with the
respect, dignity, and gratitude
they deserve."
Content Advisory: This presentation includes discussions
of trauma, empathy-based scenarios, historical photographs,
and other sensitive imagery.
It also features a brief video
interview with Indian boarding
school survivors sharing their
personal experiences.
About the presenter:
Gabriann Hall is the granddaughter of Marilyn Mitchell
Hall, a survivor of Canyonville
Bible Academy in Oregon
and Haskell Indian School in
Lawrence, Kansas. Gabriann
is an enrolled member of the
Klamath Tribes. Born and
raised in the Fort Klamath Valley, Gabriann attended school
in Chiloquin before earning a
Bachelor of Science in Ethnic
Studies, a Master of Arts in
Interdisciplinary Studies, and
a Master of Arts in Teaching
from Oregon State University.
Gabriann currently resides in
Central Oregon and teaches
Ethnic Studies and Native
Studies at Central Oregon
Community College. Her work
is deeply informed by both her
family's experiences and her
commitment to sharing Indigenous histories that have too
often been overlooked. She is
passionate about helping others
understand the lasting impacts
of the federal Indian boarding
school system and believes that
an honest understanding of the
past is essential to fostering
healing, reconciliation, and a
more informed future.
Artisan Bread Made Simple:
The No-Knead Method
Nov. 19, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at
SHARC
Presented by Katie Keller and
Gwen Gamble
Would you love to have the
cozy aroma of freshly baked
bread filling your home this
winter, but feel daunted by
the time and physical effort
of kneading? Join us for an
engaging, hands-on demonstration and learn how to make
delicious, bakery-quality bread
using a simple "no-knead"
technique. We will guide you
through the basics of yeast
fermentation, show you how to
let time do all the heavy lifting,
and share creative ways to adapt
the master recipe to keep things
interesting.
What You Will Learn:
• The step-by-step process
for mixing, proofing, and
baking a foolproof noknead loaf.
• Easy tips for controlling
yeast growth, moisture,
and baking temperature
for a perfect golden crust.
• Creative recipe variations.
What's Included:
Recipe Packet: Take home
the full master recipe along
with a guide to custom flavor
variations.
Live Demonstration: Watch
each step demonstrated live and
plenty of time for Q & As.
Tasting & Samples: Enjoy
fresh samples of the master loaf
and featured variations during
class!
About the Presenters:
Katie Keller and Gwen
Gamble are longtime Sunriver
residents who enjoy dabbling
in bread making.
Ongoing Silent Meditation
Drop-In Gathering and
Teaching
Monthly on the first and
third Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30
a.m. in the Crescent Room at
SHARC.
• Drop-in class, no registration required. Arrive 5 minutes
early so the class can start and
end on time.
• All are welcome, as is any
silent meditation practice.
• Sessions include a 20-minute silent sit. Teaching and
introduction to companion
practices will be offered in addition to the silent sit.
• Chairs will be provided.
Participants are welcome to
bring a cushion and other items
for your comfort.
• Those new to silent meditation are welcome and instruction will be provided during
each class.
Bette Butler, a silent meditation practitioner since 2018,
has been commissioned by
Contemplative Outreach, Ltd.
as a presenter of the Centering
and Welcoming practices. Contact Bette at butlerbdewitt@
gmail.com for questions or
info. This class is a Sunriver You
and SHARC collaboration.
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