‘Release the Pain We Carry:’ Scenes from MMIR Day of Awareness and Action
Underscore spent the day documenting images and interviews in Portland, where crowds gathered to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives by raising awareness with signs and speakers while providing space for healing through ceremony.
“The Best Way to Learn is from Stories”
An Indigenous literature class at an Oregon prison helps incarcerated women explore identity and find healing through Tommy Orange’s novel about urban Native Americans.
The Year in Stories: 2024
Noeledrich published dozens of stories throughout the year. Here are some of the must reads.
The Year in Photos: 2024
Photojournalism from Indigenous communities that defined 2024 in the Pacific Northwest.
The Klamath River Through a Child’s Eyes
First-time author Brook M. Thompson was inspired by Klamath Dam removal to write a children’s book called ‘I Love Salmon and Lampreys: A Native Story of Resilience.’
A Collaborative Model for Repatriation
Partners say the OSU-NAGPRA Facility, created through consultation between Oregon’s nine federally recognized Native nations and Oregon State University, could set a better precedent for safeguarding and bringing home ancestral remains and sacred objects.
Transformative Art Supporting Indigenous Prisoners’ Rights
A powerful collaboration between artist Louie Gong, Eighth Generation and Huy raises awareness for incarcerated Indigenous people, offering support through art and cultural advocacy, including a Never Say Goodbye blanket that symbolizes transformation, healing and hope for those affected by the prison system.