Humanities & Social Sciences
‘Food Cultures and Social Justice’ conference brings hundreds to OSU; highlights equity, sustainability
Photo: In a "creative kitchen" workshop designed to teach attendees about the cultural, historical, and ecological significance of traditional Indigenous foods, participants got some hands-on experience in McNary Dining Hall on OSU's Corvallis campus. This session was led by Ryann Monteiro, citizen of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). Photo credit: Riki Saltzman, University of Oregon.
Ethnic studies researcher Patricia Fifita developing new K-12 Pacific Islander curriculum for Oregon schools
Photo: Pacific Islander students and community members participated in a talanoa discussion session at kaku-ixt mana ina haws on OSU's Corvallis campus to talk about the curriculum.
As part of recent state legislation, Oregon State University researcher Patricia Fifita is working to create and promote social studies curriculum about Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian history and culture for K-12 students.