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New Native Arts & Cultures Foundation leader seeks to shine light on Indigeneity
Shyla Spicer, the new president and CEO of the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation, wants to create a hub for Indigenous artists in Portland.
New exhibit at Bend’s High Desert Museum highlights Indigenous perspectives on Sasquatch
At the High Desert Museum in Bend, the new “Sensing Sasquatch” exhibit isn’t concerned with whether or not Sasquatch exists. In many Indigenous traditions, Sasquatch is a bona fide living, breathing sentient being, and that is where this exhibit, which features the work of five Native American artists, begins.
Tribes ask US interior secretary to deny proposed casino in Medford
Four tribes sharing geography with Oregon and California are opposed to a casino proposed by the Coquille Indian Tribe off reservation land in Medford.
‘Salmon Wars’ episode 2: The treaties
To understand the struggles over salmon, we have to go back to 1855. The “Salmon Wars” podcast tells the story of salmon in the Northwest through the voices of one Yakama Nation family.
New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers
Golden eagle feathers are sacred in many cultures. The Yakama Nation aviary is now home to a 1-year-old golden eagle. That’s a big deal because it’s hard to get those feathers legally from the federally protected birds.
First gathering of Native Weavers of Oregon keeps tradition alive
At a conference on the Oregon Coast hosted by the Portland All Nations Canoe Family, traditional weavers of all ages and skill levels shared stories and knowledge, stitch by stitch.
The 50th anniversary of the Boldt Decision is a celebration of Native leadership
A landmark lawsuit reaffirmed treaty fishing rights after decades of intertribal activism, inspired by the civil rights movement. Fifty years later, we look back at how far we’ve come and today's remnants of the Fish Wars.
OSU and Hoopa Valley Tribe collaboration reveals new information about the reclusive ringtail
A recent study from OSU and the Hoopa Valley Tribe aimed to better understand ringtail behavior and the type of habitat they prefer.
Chinook Indian Nation receives land claim settlement, could be closer to federal recognition
The federal government recently awarded over half a million dollars to the Chinook Indian Nation to settle the nation’s long-running land claim. The nation believes the decision strengthens its nearly two-century fight for federal recognition and its campaign to secure a land base in its traditional territory.
Washington state wants school districts to keep better track of truant students
Districts say they’re changing practices in effort to keep kids from falling through the cracks.