Date wrapper:
Nov
5
State of the Coast Conference
When
November 5, 2022 - 9:30 AM
Where
Hatfield Marine Science Center, Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building
2030 SE Marine Science Dr.
Newport, OR
Sponsors
Oregon Sea Grant, Hatfield Marine Science Center
Cost
$40
2022 State of the Coast Conference /photo courtesy of Oregon Sea Grant
State of the Coast Conference
The 2022 State of the Coast Conference is scheduled for November 5 in Newport at the Hatfield Marine Science Center’s new Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (2030 SE Marine Science Dr.). The conference welcomes scientists, industry professionals, and citizens interested in current and future issues and opportunities concerning Oregon’s marine environments. The keynote speaker for this event will be Dr. Charlotte Coté.
About the speaker.
"Keynote speaker Dr. Charlotte Coté is an Associate Professor in American Indian Studies at the University of Washington. She has dedicated her personal and academic life to creating awareness around Indigenous health and wellness issues and in working with Indigenous peoples and communities in revitalizing their traditional foodways.
Dr. Coté is the founder and planning committee chair of The Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ: Indigenous Foods Symposium, which brings people together to share knowledge on topics such as traditional foods, plants and medicines; environmental and food justice; food sovereignty/security; health and wellness; and treaty rights.
Her most recent book, A Drum in one Hand, A Sockeye in the Other. Stories of Indigenous Food Sovereignty from the Northwest Coast, explores how traditional foods play a major role in physical, emotional, spiritual, and dietary wellness."
Registration is currently open and the deadline is Nov. 1. Conference attendance is $40 for adults and $25 for students. To register, go here.
Check back here or on the State of the Coast Conference page for scheduling updates.
