November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Warm Springs community has a full week of services, events, and opportunities — from free dental care today to a major educational event at the COCC Madras campus this Saturday.
Free Dental Clinic — Today, Thursday, Nov. 5
Medical Teams International, in collaboration with Warm Springs Managed Care, is hosting a free dental clinic today at the Old School Cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services include dental extractions and fillings. No appointment is needed, and all services are provided at no cost. The clinic is open to community members who need care.
Tribal Veteran Coordinator On-Site Today
Also today at the Old School Cafeteria, Tribal Veteran Coordinator Jon Taylor from the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs will be available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet with Warm Springs Tribal Veterans and their family members. Taylor can help connect veterans with state and federal benefits, claims assistance, and other services. No appointment needed.
COCC Marks Native American Heritage Month with Doctrine of Discovery Presentation
Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a significant educational event at the Madras campus on Saturday, November 7. Former Yakama Nation Chairman JoDe Goudy will present on the Doctrine of Discovery — the colonial-era legal framework that underpins much of federal Indian law — as part of the COCC "We X Rural Change Project Speaker Series."
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend, but space is limited to 100 participants. To reserve a spot, email leannat2014@gmail.com.
Free Pet Vaccine Clinic — Saturday, Nov. 7
Fences for Fido is hosting a free vaccine clinic for dogs and cats in Warm Springs on Saturday, November 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fire and Safety on Campus. All Warm Springs residents are welcome to bring up to four pets per household. Services include vaccinations and flea and tick prevention at no cost. Pets must check in by 3:30 p.m. No appointment needed.
K-8 Academy Classroom Up for Grant — Vote by Saturday
McKenna Divine's PE classroom at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy is a finalist for the SELCO Classroom Makeover Grant, which could bring a climbing wall and projector to the school's Mat Room. The public can vote once per day through Saturday, November 7 at selco.org/vote. It costs nothing to vote, and community support could make the difference for Warm Springs students.
Warm Springs Native Market — Save the Date
Looking ahead, KWSO's annual Warm Springs Native Market — featuring local vendors and food — will be held the day before Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Old School Cafeteria. The market is a popular community gathering and a great opportunity to shop local and support Warm Springs artisans and food vendors.