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    The Commission on Hispanic Affairs was created by the 1983 Legislative Assembly to work for the implementation of economic, social, legal, and political equality for Hispanics in Oregon. The Commission monitors existing programs and legislation to ensure that the needs of Hispanics in Oregon are met. The Commission researches problems and issues and recommends appropriate action, maintains a liaison between the Hispanic community and government entities, and encourages Hispanic representation on state boards and commissions.
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Commission on Hispanic Affairs Announcements
 
Welcome Note
Welcome to the official website of the Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs.

The Commission has served Oregon Latinos since 1983 working towards economic, social, political and legal equality. This generation of Latinos faces some challenging times and issues that make the Commissions work important to the community and to the State of Oregon. Your participation is equally important. While much remains to be done, the Commission is steadfast in its commitment to its mission to work toward economic, social and legal equality for Oregon's Hispanic population.
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    Pledge your Donation to the OCHA Now! 
    The Oregon Advocacy Commissions welcome donations via mailed check/money order to promote their missions of advocacy at the policy level. Each Commission works on leadership development, advocacy and growing success for their communities in 6 key areas. These include Employment, Education, Civic Engagement, Health Access, Justice and Stable Families.
     
    OCHA Co-Signs Coalition Statement on ELLs

    Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs Powerpoint presentation
    Watch a brief history of how OCHA came to be, recent accomplishments, data on the Hispanic/Latino/Indigena population and more.
    Watch the OCHA Powerpoint

    OCHA 2012 Report to Legislators available now
    Read the 2012 Report
     
    City Club's Friday Forum with OAC Joint Chairs
     
    View the Presenters Packet for Proposed 2013 Legislation of Interest to Communities of Color and Women
     
    Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2012
    Governor Kitzhaber signs proclamations in honor of this month-long celebration.
    Proclamation in Spanish
    Proclamation in English


     






    OCHA Statement on the Supreme Court decision on Arizona SB 1070(6)
     
    2012-2013 OCHA Leadership
    Read the press release
    OCHA Announces 2012-2013 Leadership.pdfOCHA Announces 2012-2013 Leadership.pdf
     
    The Hispanic Population: 2010


    Next Public Meeting
    Date: May 18, 2013
    Time: To be announced
    Location: Bend, Oregon
    2011 Public Policy Internship Report by Rolando Cruz
    Rolando Cruz
    In 2011, the OCHA collaborated with the Office of Multicultural Health Services (OMHS) to host a Masters level Public Policy Intern on Migrant Health. Rolando Cruz, MS, Warner Pacific University, developed a literature review on Migrant Health in Oregon and reported his findings to the Commission and to OMHS. His report is the foundation of further study on Migrant Health at OMHS and provides needed insight on health issues of farm workers for OCHA in its public policy work in Oregon.
    Read about Rolando Cruz here
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