Native Americans in Oregon

A new welcome center in the town of Blue River had its grand opening this month. The McKenzie Crossing and Native Center is meant to highlight the historical presence of Native people in the area.

Writer, actress, comedienne, and activist Jana Schmieding is known for her work with Native-themed series such as “Rutherford Falls” and “Reservation Dogs," but she’s also a “Duck." The University of Oregon alum is this year’s commencement speaker, and spent this weekend reconnecting with her campus community.

Native Americans needing help with addiction and substance abuse have an option opening this month in the Yamhill County town of Sheridan. The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde’s new residential treatment facility, Main Street Recovery, held its grand opening Monday and is taking referrals.

An effort to improve response to reports of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) in Oregon is underway in the state legislature.

In this program recorded at the Many Nations Longhouse on the University of Oregon campus, learn about tribal governance and the UO’s programs developing leaders.

Four states now allow government-run insurance programs to cover Native American healing practices.

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…