Oregon Coast TODAY **Peter Hatch is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and a history and archaeology specialist.**

By Oregon Coast TODAY

Oregon Coast Community College will continue its multipart cultural history series, “The People and The Public,” this week with a pair of presentations from Franki Trujillo-Dalbey on Latino contributions to Oregon.

The series aims to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of Black, Latino and Indigenous communities in Oregon’s history.

Trujillo-Dalbey, a Chicana, retired professor and community activist, will share insights into the history of Mexicans in Lincoln County and Oregon. With family roots in the area dating back to 1925, she brings both academic expertise and personal experience to her exploration of Latino heritage in the region.

Trujillo-Dalbey will deliver her presentation from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Waldport Public Library, 460 N.W. Hemlock St., and again from 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church.

The talks follow the recent presentation by Valerie White, an educator and consultant, who delved into the history of African Americans in Oregon.

The series will conclude with a pair of presentations from Peter Sv-gvs (Black Bear) Hatch on Indigenous history of the Oregon coast.

Hatch is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and a history and archaeology specialist. His work focuses on preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of the Siletz people.

Hatch will offer his presentation from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the college’s Newport campus, 400 S.E. College Way; and again from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at the Lincoln City campus, 3788 S.E. High School Drive.

For more information on the series, contact Oscar Juarez at oscar.juarez@oregoncoast.edu or 541-867-8547.