Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office

06/01/2026

It's Pride Month, when we gather to celebrate and honor our Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit communities (LGBTQIA2S+).

Pride emerged from the Stonewall Uprising in 1969. The intersectional fight to amplify q***r voices and LGBTQIA2S+ rights is inspired and stronger than ever, thanks to activists like Black, gender-nonconforming, feminine-presenting, politically engaged activist, Marsha P. Johnson, who sparked early movements.

Please join the Oregon Advocacy Commissions as we celebrate Pride!

05/05/2026

Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit individuals, and people experience disproportionate levels of violence and trauma. The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People is an urgent call to support Tribal governments' and communities’ efforts to increase awareness and address the issues of missing or murdered Indigenous people. We hold space for our Indigenous families, friends, neighbors, and colleagues.

05/02/2026

Governor Tina Kotek reads the Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs’ Proclamation, declaring May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Oregon. Thank you to Oregon Rises Above Hate and Lan Su Chinese Garden for hosting today’s festivities.

05/02/2026

Today, Gov. Tina Kotek signed the Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs’ Proclamation to commemorate May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Oregon. The event was the kickoff for AANHPI Heritage Month hosted by Oregon Rises Above Hate at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland.

Commission Co-Chair Joselito Tanega, Commissioner huong tran, and Executive Director Jeff Selby were present for the festivities.

05/01/2026

As we recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we reflect on the importance of representation and advocacy here in Oregon. Our AANHPI communities are not monolithic—and our policies and institutions must reflect that complexity—honoring culture, addressing disparities, and investing in community-driven solutions.

Celebration is important. And so is action. This month, and beyond, we must continue the work of building trust, advancing equity, and ensuring every community in Oregon is seen, heard, and supported.

04/23/2026

Join the Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs as we kick off Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month and celebrate our diverse communities.

03/19/2026

We hope so see you there!!

‼️We are just 1 week away ‼️‼️from the 2026 Women of Achievement Awards, have you gotten your tickets yet??

Space is limited, get your tickets now at bit.ly/2026WomenOfAchievement

We’ve been working hard to bring you a great line up of speakers, incredible raffle prizes, and a delicious dinner menu. You don’t want to miss out.

Get your tickets before they’re all sold out.

02/18/2026

Need a little more time? We’ve extended the deadline to Sunday, February 22nd so you have a few more days to get your nominations in.

Learn more and submit your nominations at bit.ly/2026WomenOfAchievement

02/12/2026

February 18. March 26.

These two dates may sound far away but February 18 in next Wednesday. Before we know it, it’ll be Women’s History Month and time to celebrate emerging leaders and trailblazers working to establish economic, social, legal, political, and health equity across Oregon.

Don’t wait until 11:59 pm on February 18. Get your nominations in today!

Visit bit.ly/2026WomenOfAchievement for more info.

02/07/2026

We are less than two weeks away from the Women of Achievement awards nominations deadline and the competition is heating up. Have you submitted your nominations of trailblazing women who are working to establish economic, social, legal, political, and/or health equity for women and girls across Oregon?

Nominations are open through Wednesday, February 18, 2026, but don't wait!

For more information including tickets and to submit your nominations, visit bit.ly/2026WomenOfAchievement