Short Videos

Cholena Wright

While on the clock, Cholena Wright works as an admissions counselor. But when she’s out of the office, Wright manages her own business on all her social media platforms. What simply began as a family tradition, is now one of Wright’s most important pieces she makes. Learn more about Cholena and here small business that produces native jewelry.

Sergio Sanchez

Sergio Sanchez is a native Santanero (name of people who are from Santa Ana, CA) who moved to Oregon in order to pursue a degree in higher education. At first feeling like an outsider, Sergio relies on his art as a form of resistance, and expresses his unique identity and culture through the work he does.

Jaime Maldonado

Jaime Maldonado is a student at the University of Oregon who has a passion for mentoring youth. In this interview Maldonado discusses about GANAS, an after-school mentoring program, and how it helps inspire younger students to pursue higher education.