SE Uplift is please to welcome Phoebe Gildea (they/she) to the Operations Specialist role. Phoebe is a passionate activist and organizer with a diverse professional background ranging from politics to education to performance. After stepping in last minute to manage a campaign for state representative in 2020, she discovered a passion for helping grassroots organizations set up for success while connecting with people on the ground.

Phoebe has degrees in vocal performance and music history from Chapman University. They continue to educate young performers both privately and as music director for children’s theaters, and they continue to perform with various theaters and operas around the Portland area. When they manage to find free time between work and rehearsals, you can find Phoebe on the couch with their partner and a very fluffy cat, either crocheting, embroidering, or reading.

To connect with Phoebe about booking a SE Uplift's meeting space for your next gathering or renting one of our very affordable office spaces (vacancy coming soon!), please get in touch with them at operations@seuplift.org.

To celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November, the City of Portland Tribal Relations Program is partnering with Indigenous storytelling collective INDÍGENA to showcase Indigenous portraits around the city. The Tribal Relations Program has worked with the City Arts Program, Regional Arts and Culture Council, and Multnomah County to create visibility for Native American people by showcasing portraits of local community members. A map of all the locations is available here.

Despite the more than 5.6 million Native-identifying Americans living, creating and perpetuating cultural practices today, Native artists, culture bearers and organizations are least likely to receive funding, training or media coverage to strengthen their vision, amplify their creative work and positively impact their communities. The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is working to change that through programming that focuses on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change. In addition, their Center for Native Arts and Cultures includes spaces for exhibitions, events, places to practice culture and make art, and areas for cultural ceremonies and celebrations to create a vibrant gathering place for Indigenous artists. They look forward to more opportunities for broad community learning, including workshops and seminars covering pertinent issues relative to decolonizing space, anti-racism, and environmental justice. 

Support NACF through this year’s Willamette Week Give Guide here.

The Architectural Heritage Center has a couple exhibits specific to SE Portland. They also offer walking tours, events, and facility rentals.