With Community Support, Journeys Begin

With heartfelt thanks to the Foundations, businesses and individuals who have contributed financially to the creation and development of Upriver to Morning, including its educational and cultural content, editing, watercolor illustrations, graphics, Spanish translations from English, book layout & design, original song production, audiobook production, teacher packets, lesson plans, theater script, film shoots, and community outreach.

There is much more to be accomplished in the coming months for an anticipated release in September 2023.

This project is supported in part by grants from these Foundations & Businesses

Farnley Tyas Foundation

Haines Philanthropic Foundation

The Earth and Humanity Foundation

Schwemm Family Foundation

BottleDrop Fund II

Oregon Community Foundation

Ashland Community Food Store Grant

Jackson County Cultural Coalition

Oregon Cultural Trust

Ford Family Foundation

Our Deepest Gratitude

Additionally, this project is supported in part by the generosity of numerous private donors.

Grandma Aggie loved to say, “We are all in this leaky canoe together… Thank you for helping to ‘ripple out’ these ancient teachings to future generations.”
~ Agnes Baker Pilgrim, Takelma elder

To all of you who have offered your generous support, our deepest gratitude.

Even pre-launch, Upriver to Morning presentations have received numerous community invitations for audiences ranging in age from kindergarteners to seniors. Feedback is consistently positive and enthusiastic. In addition to beta testing her program in several school classrooms, author Tish McFadden has also presented to outdoor schools, historical societies, libraries, retirement residences, the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, and on film and television.

Because Upriver to Morning is culturally and environmentally timely, and a first of its kind, it has also drawn interest among a wide range of professionals – from educators and editors to artists and filmmakers – all stepping up to offer critical skills, input, and expertise.

From the start, this project has had the endorsement and approval of Tish’s collaborator, Takelma elder, Agnes Baker Pilgrim. After her passing in 2019, Grandma Aggie’s next generations continue to honor her mother’s enthusiastic support for this project.

Community engagement for Upriver to Morning is further demonstrated by its strong financial support. To contribute to this unique and timely project and make a secure tax-deductible donation, click here: