Chemawa Indian School
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Federal audit finds financial mismanagement at Oregon boarding school for Native Americans
The Interior Department’s inspector general blamed both school administrators and federal supervisors for poor accounting and oversight.

Federal audit underway for Oregon’s Native American boarding school
The financial inquiry by the Interior Department’s Office of Inspector General is the latest review of Chemawa Indian School in Salem.
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Members Of Congress Look To ‘Support’ Chemawa, As Families Hope For Change
Pressure on the school hit a pinnacle in May following a tense hearing on Capitol Hill. But after a recent Congressional visit, Oregon representatives emphasized they're on the same side as school leaders.
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Oregon Delegation Expands Inquiry Into Chemawa Indian School
Democrats from Oregon’s congressional delegation are turning up the heat on federal officials responsible for Chemawa Indian School.
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Oregon Lawmakers Promise Reforms For Chemawa Indian School
Lawmakers and tribal representatives met with the federal school's leadership and emerged with both immediate and long-range plans to overhaul the Salem boarding school.
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Oregon Congressman Presses BIA For Action On Chemawa
Months after demanding answers about problems at a federal boarding school for Native American students, Oregon’s congressional delegation hasn’t gotten a response.

Congress Presses BIE Director For Answers On Chemawa, Native Education
Oregon’s federal boarding school for Native Americans drew further scrutiny Wednesday at a hearing on Capitol Hill.
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Behind The Fence: Chemawa’s Culture Of Secrecy
Chemawa Indian School sits behind walls both figurative and literal, creating a culture of secrecy that tribal leaders say locks in students and locks out the public.

Help Wanted: Questionable Hiring And Non-Native Administrators At Chemawa
Chemawa staff members said they've observed nepotism and favoritism from federal overseers. And Chemawa's lack of Native administrators has some students feeling underserved.
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Oregon Lawmakers Demand Answers From Interior On Chemawa
Six members of Oregon's congressional delegation — all Democrats — are demanding answers from federal officials after a series of stories from OPB.