The Passing of Taowhywee Agnes Baker Pilgrim (Grandma Aggie)
Takelma elder Grandma Aggie passed away on November 27, 2019. Here is Tish McFadden’s tribute to our inspiration and our friend.
Continue reading →Interviews With John Letz
TV host and educator John Letz interviewed Tish McFadden and Thomas Doty for his award-winning shows, Ramping Up Your English and Adventures in Education. All interviews were filmed in the RVTV studios at Southern Oregon University in November of 2019.
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Life Passages: The Soul’s Journey – Video Interview With Nancy Bloom
Author and educator, Tish McFadden brings forth local Takelma elder, Agnes Baker Pilgrim’s core teachings in her book and education program, Upriver to Morning: A Journey to Wisdom. Tish is joined by renowned native storyteller, Thomas Doty, who serves as cultural consultant, website consultant, editor, and audiobook voice talent for the project.
Continue reading →Unitarian Universalists Event
October 13, 2019, Tish and Thomas shared Upriver to Morning stories and songs at the Sunday Service of the Unitarian Universalists of Grants Pass.
Continue reading →Donation from the Earth and Humanity Foundation
A donation of $10,000 was received from The Earth and Humanity Foundation. Thank you!
Continue reading →Agnes Baker Pilgrim’s 95th Birthday Party
Julie and Thomas attended Agnes Baker Pilgrim’s 95th Birthday Party along the Rogue River. Julie organized the event and handed out our new Upriver to Morning brochure, and Thomas shared stories. Three hundred folks gathered at Ti’lomikh to honor our beloved Takelma … Continue reading →
Agnes Baker Pilgrim Awarded the President’s Medal at SOU
On August 14, 2019, Grandma Aggie was awarded the President’s Medal by Southern Oregon University President Linda Schott. The medal recognizes individuals who by their service and actions have made a significant and lasting impact on the university. This award is reserved for those whose service to the university, the region, and the greater community represent such qualities as compassion, integrity, and service. The President’s Medal is the university’s highest honor.
Continue reading →Audiobook Recording is Finished
Thomas finished recording the Upriver to Morning audiobook. Don Harriss is producing and editing the recording at his studio in Ashland, Oregon. Smirks and Smiles in the Studio. “Today I recorded the last chapter of the audiobook of Tish McFadden’s new native … Continue reading →
Interviews for Nancy Bloom TV Show
Tish and Thomas taped two 30 minute interviews for Nancy Bloom’s Rogue Valley Community Television show, Life Passages: The Soul’s Journey. Story, Culture and Landscape (28:55) Story, Education, and Outreach (28:32)
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