Tag: Cultural Services
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 through October 15 is a celebratory time for learning about Hispanic cultures.
OIIR Leads Juneteenth Celebrations in Facilities
Three OYA facilities learned about the impacts of Juneteenth through programs led by the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations.
July Brings More Than One Independence Day
National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Drum Circles Connect Youth With Native Culture
The goal is to give youth a sense of community to help them transition out of OYA facilities successfully.
Bringing the Pacific Islands to Tillamook
A traditional luau meal and a performance of the haka were the highlights of a learning and enrichment event at OYA’s Tillamook facilities.
Celebrating Pride Month
June brings the start of Pride Month, a time to recognize the positive impacts that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people have in the world.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is a time to celebrate, recognize and pay tribute to the AAPI people who have enriched our country's history and culture.
OIIR Celebrates Black History
Jeopardy-style games, a Sankofa event, and a mobile history museum were part of this year's celebrations.
Film Group Teaches History and Culture
A program where youth watch films from Spanish-speaking countries has become popular at MacLaren.
Erasing the Past to Improve the Future
OYA's tattoo removal program helps youth remove the marks of a history they want to leave behind.