Community members gathered for the third annual Lamprey Celebration, sharing a meal, reflecting on the importance of the ancient fish and passing tradition on to the next generation.
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Native Youth Carry the Torch of Citizenship Act 100 Years Later
The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 stands as a pivotal thread in the tapestry of Indigenous civil rights in the United States. Before its enactment, Native Americans confronted a bewildering legal landscape that systematically withheld citizenship and its accompanying rights. Propelled by the advocacy of U.S. Rep. Homer P. Snyder and endorsed with presidential signature […]
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Federal Action on U.S. Boarding Schools Inches Forward
Legislation is moving through Congress to create a Truth and Healing Commission. Meanwhile, Catholic bishops issued an apology for boarding schools run by the church.
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The Pacific Northwest is Littered with ‘Deadbeat Dams’
Aging structures dubbed “deadbeat dams” choke off habitat and threaten human life in some instances. Native nations are at the forefront of the effort to address these lingering dams.
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Native Designs Showcased at 2024 UNITY Gala
Closing out the 2024 UNITY conference, youth represented their Native nations through traditional designs and attended a fashion show with pieces from award winning Indigenous designer Red Berry Woman.
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 ‘Pi-Ume-Sha Means Celebration’
The 55th Annual Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days honors past, present and future.
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Coquille Indian Tribe Celebrates 35 Years of Restoration
Coquille citizens and leaders reflect on the powerful efforts to achieve restoration and the progress and healing of the nation since.
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Largest Native Youth Gathering in Nike History
UNITY brought thousands of Native youth from across the country to Nike World Headquarters for a day of empowerment and fun.
Posted inLand
How Native Nations Forced Federal Investment in Salmon Reintroduction
Work above the Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee Dams by the Upper Columbia United Tribes has proven that salmon will return home, pressuring the government to uphold obligations to Native nations. With further litigation on hold, the federal government has committed more than $200 million for salmon reintroduction efforts led by Native nations.
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Underscore Wins Numerous Indigenous Media Awards
Noeledrich took home 11 Indigenous Media Awards.