Elders passed on traditions to keep them alive for generations to come, as youth from over 100 Native nations took the lead at this year’s annual Pacific Northwest canoe journey.
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A River of Deception
Historical documents reveal how
Seattle City Light’s dams
deprived the Skagit River of fish,
impacting the Upper Skagit
Tribe’s treaty rights for over a
century.
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Columbia River Treaty Modernization Doesn’t Change Much for Salmon
The United States and Canada have announced a tentative agreement that updates the 60-year-old treaty. Critics say it’s “business as usual”.
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Apologize! Report Calls for U.S. Government to Own Up to Abusive Boarding School History
The final investigative report on federal Indian boarding schools sets out recommendations for helping Native communities heal from the abusive policies.
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NAYA Family Center Announces New Leader
Portland’s largest urban Indigenous organization has a new leader: current interim CEO Oscar Arana, Chichimeca.
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Yakama Elder Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Washington State University recognized Patricia ‘Patsy’ Whitefoot with an honorary doctorate for her lifelong dedication to education and advocacy, notably her efforts in addressing the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives. Her work spans generations, leaving a profound impact on her community and beyond.
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Youth Education Central Theme at Lamprey Celebration
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.