Gathering Cascadia
Cascadia Day Portland 2026
May 18th | 4pm - 8pmA community-produced gathering for discussion and enrichment for the future that we want to see.The conversation around bioregionalism is growing, and the moment is here, in 2026. Celebrate Bioregional Solidarity and Community Belonging. Subscribe for updates at the form below.Location: Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont St., Portland, Oregon.
Belonging.
For people that attend:Learning, healing and resiliency-building.This gathering is designed to meet many levels of understanding about the point in time we're in; offering space for mental wellness, personal healing, and the development of grounded, resilient leadership. We aim to support moxie leaders at every stage, strengthening confidence at a gradual, intentional pace.This is the 2026 version of a partnership with Cascadian Action in cooperation with several climate moxie leaders, including Alexandre Baretich, the creator of the Cascadia Flag.Let's do another one in the Fall. Gathering Cascadia will be an experience for regular folks, frontline workers, community organizers, activists, and elders; those carrying both visible and invisible burdens and the working class. Gen Z folks are especially encouraged to attend.We envision culture-bearers and artists, across all forms of expression, collaborating to shift the frame -- speaking from the heart: singers, artists, poets, craftspeople, and facilitators.Organizers believe that the act of "bioregioning a place" is at the heart of the resilience movement. This event is a step in that direction—inviting people not just to participate, but to embody the movement in ways that are pro-future, sustainable, and human.Cascadia Day PDX 2026 is for everyone: LGBTQ+, disabled, neurodivergent, BIPOC, and faith and immigrant communities. All political identities are welcome. We value diversity of thought.If this resonates with you, we invite you to join us at the May 18th Gathering Cascadia event. Together, we can better understand the moment we’re in, support one another, and explore what it means to move forward with clarity, care, and purpose.We encourage respect for all perspectives and invite a spirit of curious humility; because the next generations depend on it.
Intent.
READ THIS if you are a Community Organizer:The intent of Cascadia Day PDX is to encourage "moxie" behaviors: Ordinary people shifting the ways in which they perceive, move through, and respond to the stresses of the "dominant paradigm" as the systems begin to fail. "Moxie People are ones that embody grit and perseverance through the Long Dark." We aim to encourage moxie leaders at every stage, strengthening confidence at a gradual, intentional pace.We need storytellers of all backgrounds, elders, community organizers (like you) and especially those carrying both visible and invisible burdens. Consider hosting a "Discussion Pod" about a resilience/regenerative passion you'd like to hear from others about. Who should be in that discussion?The intent of this gathering is to cross-pollinate, learn from others, and practice "personal resilience" as the discussions bring up uncertainty.
Listening. Curiosity. Empathy.
Monday, May 18th, from 4-8:00 PM, this gathering will have something for everyone. We have big dreams....Education for all levels of understanding, small group discussions or demonstrations, organizations tabling, musicians/DJs/Poets, Artist displays and/or table sales, vendors, a group activity, food & beverages.A “drop-in” format, where it isn’t necessary to attend the entire period of time; some programing will repeat and Discussion Pods will rotate times, based on community participation (this means you).A cross-generational event. Everyone is encouraged to facilitate or offer their talents; young parents, Gen Z'ers and 'tweeners, GenX and Boomers, your perspectives are valuable.
We are seeking community participation.
CURRENT UPDATE: 04/30/26Confirmations are coming in! We have organizations tabling, artists live painting, zine-making, bowl-singing, mushroom education, geologists rocking, and in the kitchen, Chef Salem Brown will be whipping up some awesome lite-fare alongside with Gluten Free Gem bringing in the sweets!The planning committee consists of six core planners and two advisors. Contact us to get the next planning meeting time/location.Contact Form below.Gathering Cascadia can only be as awesome and big as those that can feasibly hold it, meaning volunteer time to organize -- and the financial support needed.Bioregionalists are dreamers. True story.
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