Part 3: Native curators offer a model for future Indigenous exhibits
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Barbie’s Village Officially in Hands of Native Organization
After years of negotiation, Future Generations Collaborative officially owns the former Presbyterian Church of Laurelhurst, and can move forward with creating a tiny home village and early childhood center for Indigenous families experiencing homelessness.
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New NAGPRA Rules: ‘A State of Gozhoo’
Part 2: Repatriation of ancestral remains and cultural items restores balance and healing to tribal communities and the rest of the world.
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A Land Back Win for the Yurok Tribe
The Yurok Tribe entered into an innovative agreement in which their nation will co-manage returned land with the National Park Service and California State Parks.
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New NAGPRA Rules: A Sea Change in Federal Regulations
Museums and universities have begun shuttering exhibits with change in federal requirements for handling human remains and cultural items. Part one of a three-part series.
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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.
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Long After the Woolly Dog’s Extinction, Coast Salish Kin Carry on the Canine’s Legacy
Once a companion for weavers, First Nations people continue to learn from — and honor — their adored ancestral pet.
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Oregon Planned to Mark 250 Years since Declaration of Independence Without Giving Tribes a Voice. Indigenous Lawmakers Changed That.
Oregon House Representatives Annessa Hartman and Tawna Sanchez successfully secured a last-minute change to a bill planning Oregon’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Now, the plans will include input from the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon.
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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.
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Experts Question Oregon Lawmakers’ Move to Recriminalize Drug Possession
If signed by Gov. Tina Kotek, the law is likely to be enforced unfairly, according to recent studies. And a provision requiring mandatory treatment instead of jail time will not apply on most Indigenous reservations in the state.