A community book club exploring indigenous perspectives on land, ecology, and stewardship. This group reflects on traditional knowledge and environmental ethics through shared readings and discussion, connecting cultural insight with watershed care. This program is offered in partnership with the Lake Oswego Public Library, and all meetings take place at the library.
Explore the deep and often overlooked history of Oregon’s Willamette Valley through the voices and experiences of its Indigenous peoples in Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley.
When: Tues, March 10, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 PM
Where: Lake Oswego Public Library
706 4th St, Lake Oswego, OR
Written by Oregon Indigenous historian David G. Lewis, this richly researched book blends oral traditions, historical documents, photographs, and maps to tell the stories of tribes such as the Kalapuya, Chinook, and Molalla—whose presence shaped these lands for thousands of years. Spanning first contact with settlers, forced land takeover, reservation establishment, and assimilation efforts, Lewis illuminates the resilience and continuity of Native communities often missing from traditional histories. This accessible and compelling narrative invites readers to understand the valley’s past from perspectives that have long been marginalized, making it a valuable addition to community and classroom reading lists.
Historian and author David G. Lewis