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If the tribe and state’s petition is then approved by the federal government, it would return to a pre-1953 jurisdictional arrangement, giving criminal jurisdiction to the federal government and empowering tribal courts to exercise jurisdiction over civil disputes between tribal citizens.

Crowds gathered in Portland to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives by raising awareness with signs and speakers while providing space for healing through ceremony.

Groups are joining Legacy Health to ask lawmakers to beef up the training and accreditation program for interpreters to help people access care, other services.

While many tribal governments hope for full criminal and civil restoration over their lands eventually, they say removing state jurisdiction is an important step toward respecting Native American nations as self-governing sovereign states.

Amazon's push for small modular nuclear reactors is just the latest development in decadeslong fight over nuclear energy.

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon are celebrating newly lifted restrictions on their rights to hunt, fish and gather. The celebration came as the tribe marked 47 years of regaining federal recognition.

In his first term, Trump opened up lands sacred to Native people for development, and rolled back dozens of environmental protections. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said she’ll stand with Oregon values as the White House changes hands again.

Wendy Red Star, an Apsáalooke artist based in Portland, is among the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's 2024 class of fellows.

A leader, husband, father, grandfather and more, Ted Strong was well-known and loved throughout his community.

Central Oregon Native American hip-hop artist Blue Flamez recently won an arts fellowship with a six-figure award to reach a wider audience.