Grant from BottleDrop Fund II of Oregon Community Foundation
Upriver to Morning received a grant. Many thanks for the generous contribution from the BottleDrop Fund II of The Oregon Community Foundation!
Continue reading →Grant from the Ford Family Foundation
The Multicultural Association of Southern Oregon and Upriver to Morning project director, Tish McFadden, extend our deep appreciation and gratitude for your generous grant award.
Continue reading →Grant from the Jackson County Cultural Coalition
We are happy to announce this project is supported in part by a grant from the Jackson County Cultural Coalition funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, investing in Oregon’s arts, humanities and heritage.
Continue reading →Remembering Thomas Doty
On June 12, 2020, our esteemed friend and colleague, Thomas Doty, passed away at his home in Ashland, Oregon.
Continue reading →Donation from Craig Gordon
Upriver to Morning received a $1000 donation from Craig Gordon. This was his second donation to the project. Thank you!
Continue reading →Nancy Bloom Interviews Tish & Thomas
Tish and Thomas taped another 30-minute tribute to Grandma Aggie with TV producer and host Nancy Bloom. This program is called Grandma Agnes Baker Pilgrim’s River of Life.
Continue reading →Samples From the Upriver to Morning Audiobook
Samples from the Upriver to Morning audiobook are now available, narrated by Thomas Doty, and recorded and engineered by Don Harriss.
Here are audio samples from each of the five chapters. The complete 90 minute audiobook will be released in 2020.
Continue reading →Interviews with John Letz – Grandma Aggie Tribute
TV host and educator John Letz interviewed Tish McFadden and Thomas Doty for a special two-part tribute to Agnes Baker Pilgrim, Takelma elder and spiritual leader who passed away in November, 2019.
Continue reading →Presentation at Helman Elementary School
Tish shared stories and songs from Upriver to Morning with kindergarten students at Helman Elementary School in Ashland, Oregon.
Continue reading →Celebration of Life for Agnes Baker Pilgrim
Several people from the Upriver to Morning team attended and spoke at a Celebration of Life for Takelma elder Agnes Baker Pilgrim.
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