Native Americans in Oregon

Monday across the U.S., Native Americans observed Indigenous Peoples Day. This included an event at the University of Oregon.

Historically, museums across the U.S. have taken a detached, scholarly, and archaic view of Native Americans. But over the past decade especially, there’s been a push by Native advocates and their supporters to “decolonize” -- or alternately, “Indigenize” – these institutions, including here in Oregon.

The Bailey Hill area of west Eugene resonated Saturday with the pounding of a rawhide drum and Native American singing. It was from a “back to school” pow-wow organized by the 4-J School District’s NATIVES program.

Native American tribes – including those in the Pacific Northwest – that are contending with the impacts of climate change can soon apply for $120 million in federal aid.

It’s been a busy season for firefighters, and that includes those affiliated with the nine federally-recognized tribes in Oregon. The Bureau of Indian…

Oregon advocates for LGBTQ and “Two Spirit” individuals are cheering support from the National Congress of American Indians. In July, the NCAI passed a…

The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) has announced its winners from more than 730 print, web, TV, and radio entries from across the U.S. and…

A new Oregon law lets Native American students literally put a feather in their cap for graduation ceremonies. Many Native students have worn eagle or…

The long-time director of the 4J School District’s NATIVES Program is officially retiring this month. Brenda Brainard has headed the cultural and…

The following is an edited and condensed interview between KLCC's Brian Bull and Rutherford Falls writer and actor, Jana Schmieding, on May 26, 2021.…

The streaming network Peacock show, Rutherford Falls takes a comical look at history and culture inside a fictional New York town, and its iconic “Big…

Today, Native American activists in Oregon and elsewhere will hang red dresses, carry portraits, and grieve missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW.)…