Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

Oregon tribal members are asking regulators to prohibit motorized boats in part of the Siletz River to protect fish and recreation.

While the longer drive is an inconvenience, a bigger concern is the fact that the landslide flowed directly into the Siletz River.

The death of a humpback whale on the Oregon Coast earlier this month brought together local residents, scientists and tribal members.

A young humpback whale that was euthanized on Monday has been removed from the Oregon beach where it died near Yachats.

Meet Patrick Clarke, the 2025 Oregon Small Schools Association's Teacher of The Year.

Nearly half a century after losing their right to hunt, fish, and gather on their ancestral lands, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have just regained it.

After centuries of overhunting by fur traders, sea otters have largely disappeared from the Oregon and Northern California coasts. But the Siletz Tribe is trying to bring them back with the help of a $1.56 million grant.

This time of year finds many Native Americans across the Pacific Northwest treating hazel, through fire and cutting. The native hazel shrub – not to be confused with hazelnut trees – is prized for its sticks, often used for traditional basketry.

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon have just celebrated 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 Oregon, a coastal piece of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indian’s ancestral territory have been restored. Monday's announcement coincides with the 47th anniversary of the tribe regaining federal recognition.

Legislation that would restore the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians’ right to gather, hunt, and fish on their ancestral lands passed a major hurdle this week.

Tribes across Oregon are reigniting their relationship with tobacco. Not just any tobacco, but the very kind their ancestors grew and used before colonization and the fur trade.