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Ethnic Studies ​Youth Conference 
Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus
Friday, May 26, 2023 8:30AM - 3PM 

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Ethnic Studies Youth Conference
Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus
Friday, May 26th, 2023

The Portland Community College Ethnic Studies Youth Conference, in partnership with Pacific University's College of Education centers middle and high school student art, testimonies, and research on the pressing issues of the day, including environmental justice, health and healthcare, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant, migrant, and refugee rights, education, art, youth rights, state violence, economic equity, white supremacy, and threats to democracy.  This conference bridges communication between and among people, connecting age groups, institutions, and geographies. Free and open to the public, this gathering is a platform for youth voices in a supportive environment. 

WHERE:  Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus
17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229

WHEN:  Friday, May 26th, 2023, 8:30am-3pm
WHY: To connect youth, advocates, scholars, and communities 

​CONFERENCE STRUCTURE: Participating youth will give presentations of about 10-15 minutes (per group), depending on number of panelists. Panels will be grouped by theme and moderated by educators, scholars, and community leaders. Presentations are followed by supportive discussion / question and answer periods. 

Participation is free and the Conference is open to the public.

Light breakfast and lunch provided. Transportation support available for schools.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE 

1. Middle and high school teachers, counselors, and administrators, those in arts, civic, and cultural organizations, community groups and families are encouraged to share this opportunity with the youth they serve. 
2. Share brief descriptions of arts and presentation topics by April 15th.  
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Dates and Deadlines: 
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Presentation Description Deadline: April 15th, 2023     |    Conference: Friday, May 26th, 2023 

Below are video links to similar youth conferences:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF4kAFZ5iKA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0_WU7NNdU4

    For students to participate, share art, research 

    Please share the following: 1. Name of presentation 2. Full name(s) of each presenter 3. What school or group you represent 4. What grade 5. Teacher's name 6. Brief description of presentation, also known as an abstract 7. Any special requirements for your presentation, aside from computer and projector access?
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    To attend and / or bring a group to attend (without presentations):

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  • What is the CECP?
  • Encuentro Juvenil
  • Youth Conference
  • What does the CECP offer?
  • Who We Are
  • Join a CECP Cohort
  • Cohort Calendar
  • Getting Involved
  • Educator Resources for Participatory Action Research