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It’s time to restore the Chinook Indian Nation

In 2001, the Chinook Nation obtained federal recognition from the U.S. government. However, celebration turned into heartbreak when recognition was rescinded eighteen months later.

The Chinook Indian Nation was essentially declared nonexistent in the eyes of the government.

Our nation has been unable to access programs and resources to which federally recognized tribes are entitled. Over the last 20 years, the lack of official recognition has cost economic and educational opportunities and countless lives.

Congress has both the power and authority to recognize tribes.

We are calling on our elected officials to do what’s right and end this humanitarian crisis.

Federally recognize the Chinook Indian Nation.

Please sign our petitions, every signature counts!

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Starts this Friday for a week- and it’s Free!! 🤩

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You can stream some of the year’s best in Indigenous film from the comfort of home, all for FREE! Our Native Cinema Showcase Online kicks off next Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, 12:01 AM ET through Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, 11:59 PM ET. Don’t forget to save the dates and share with friends!

The museum’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. In honor of the museum’s twentieth anniversary in Washington, DC, the theme of looking back and moving forward is highlighted in films that explore the challenges still confronting Indigenous peoples on disparate fronts, including sports, missing and murdered Indigenous women, intergenerational trauma, and rematriation of the land with buffalo.

Learn more about the 33 films (25 shorts, eight features) representing 25 Native nations in eight countries: U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Finland films included in the showcase on our site (link in bio). https://americanindian.si.edu/native-cinema-showcase-2024/

#NativeCinemaShowcase #IndigenousFilm #SmithsonianNAHM

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“We feel this claim is just and proper, and that the land should rightfully be granted to us for as long as the rivers run and the sun shall shine. We hold the Rock!”
- Richard Oakes in 1969

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz which lasted for 19 months and brought worldwide attention to treaty rights. The group, who called themselves the ‘Indians of All Tribes’ cited the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie which said that all retired, abandoned, or out-of-use federal land was to be returned to the Indigenous peoples who once occupied it.

Inspired by the organizers of the Civil Rights Movement, the Alcatraz Occupation further influenced other movements during the time: both by Indigenous peoples and others who demanded their rights be honored.

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Today, we honor the lives and memories of our trans relatives.

As we observe Trans Day of Remembrance, let us acknowledge that our trans relatives have always been here, and will always be here. They are not new to our communities and have been an integral part of our families, our cultures, and our histories for as long as anyone can remember. We will continue to uplift and celebrate their lives, their identities, and their contributions to our communities.

Let us recommit ourselves to creating a world where all trans people can live freely, authentically, and without fear of persecution or violence.

Below are some organizations to follow and support:
@Baaits_sf
@Montanatwospirit
@or2ssociety
@Indigenouspridela
@an2ssociety
@2slgbtq
@wernartive
@i.queer

Art work by Chris Chipak @inchipakwetrust. Chris (he/him) is a visual artist with Cree roots from Saskatoon, SK. A member of Red Pheasant Cree Nation. Chris’ work reflects his desire to visually tell stories through his artwork and draw connections to Indigenous culture. He promotes cultural education in his classroom and in all art mediums.

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Today, on Red Shawl Day, we honor the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP), particularly Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals who have been disproportionately affected by violence. We remember their stories, their struggles, and their resilience.

According to the National Congress of the American Indian, American Indians and Alaska Natives are 2.5 times as likely to experience violent crimes—and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes—compared to all other races.

As we observe this day, we are reminded of the urgent need for justice and action to address the crisis of MMIP. It’s time for us to come together to demand change and support the families and communities affected.

Download our MMIP guide and join the movement for justice and healing (link in bio @illuminative). #NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIP #MMIW #nativeamericanheritagemonth

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We asked our members: what would recognition mean to you?

It was hard for some to put into words, but simply put: “It’s about healing.”

Check out the full video via the link in our bio. #ChinookJustice
#WeAreStillHere #landback #Chinookiliʔi #ChinookNation #StandWithUs #indigenousrights #ChinookStrong #nativeamericanheritagemonth

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40K+ protested in front of parliament in Aotearoa yesterday. They are defending Indigenous Māori rights and culture that are being threatened in changes to the Treaty of Waitangi.

Video from @haututu_creatives

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TRANSGRESSORS, an all-Indigiqueer exhibition about past, present, and future ancestors, opens at Chachalu Museum on December 13! This follow-up to My Father’s Sister: Our Ancestor Shimkhin moves from history into contemporary art with nine local and international transgressors breaking boundaries today, curated by @goofmallow and me. The opening (on Friday the 13th!) is from 4–7 in Grand Ronde—and in a true miracle, En Vogue is playing the casino after!

Illustration of Klamath ancestor White Cindy by @artnerdforever. White Cindy, or Musksamse Lapli (ca. 1830-1940), was a medicine woman from Klamath Tribes. She was transfeminine and gendered correctly by her community, and she was reported to turn people to frogs and summon lightning. She and shəmx̣n (Shimkhin) are our guiding ancestors in this show. We need their power and resilience more than ever today.

Queer and trans identities are cultural, not criminal.

TRANSGRESSORS is on view until April 26, 2025, and will then tour Oregon through 2026 with generous support from @ctgrgov @native_art_culture @the_ocf @newexpressiveworks 🩵

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Introducing 8 Indigenous scientists you should know about! List curated by @charitieropati.

”It means uplifting other Indigenous women, girls, and femmes in every space. It is widely known that Indigenous peoples internationally protect up to 80% of the Earth’s biodiversity but only make up less than 5% of the world’s population. Yet conservation and STEM spaces don’t reflect this at all. I firmly believe that if these spaces had more Indigenous women in leadership roles and stem roles, our world would be a much better place.” 💬 @charitieropati

Featured:
1️⃣ Dr. Haliehana Alaĝum Ayagaa Stepetin (@indigenous_agent)
2️⃣ Dr. Ariel Richer (arielbarb)
3️⃣ Dr. Danielle Ignace (@ddignace)
4️⃣ Dr. Lydia Jennings (@llcooljennings)
5️⃣ Danielle Boyer (@danielleboyer)
6️⃣ Anpotowin Jensen (@anpo12)
7️⃣ Dominique Pablito (@dominiquepablito)
8️⃣ Charitie Ropati (@charitieropati)

Organizations to follow and support that increase stem equity for Indigenous students ↓
▪️ IilnativegirlinSTEM (@lilnativegirlinSTEM)
▪️ AISES (@aises)
▪️ The STEAM Connection @steamconnection

About the Curator: Charitie Ropati (@charitieropati) she/her is a Yup’ik and Samoan education and climate justice advocate, scientist, and water engineer. Originally from the Native Village of Kongiganak, a small coastal community in the Southwest region of Alaska, and Anchorage, Alaska, she is a recent graduate from the School of Engineering at Columbia University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering on the water resources track. She has worked on building pipe and water infrastructure for rural Alaska Native communities, implemented a culturally relevant curriculum in her school district, and passed a policy allowing students to wear their cultural regalia at high school graduation, positively impacting over 40,000 students.

🔗 Visit the #linkinbio @feminist to read the feature and subscribe to the @feminist newsletter for more #FeministFeatures!

#IndigenousHeritageMonth #IndigenousScientists #STEM #FeministForAll #nativeamericanheritagemonth #indigenouswomen #chinookstrong

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In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, we want to express our deep appreciation for the indigenous peoples of Southwest Washington and beyond. Their tireless efforts to care for and cultivate this land resonate through generations and continue to influence our present. We acknowledge and honor the ongoing work of both recognized and unrecognized tribal groups in our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from and work with our Native American neighbors. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #respectindigenouspeoples

image: The first visitors to walk across the newly built Carty Unit pedestrian bridge, during BirdFest & Bluegrass 2015, Sam Robinson, Vice Chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation and his wife, Mildred, and Grandaughter Destany, along with Tanna Engdahl of the @cowlitztribe lead the way, credit to the @thecolumbian #ChinookNation

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Let’s talk about sovereignty…TRIBAL sovereignty. 🪶⁠
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Sovereignty means the right and power of a group or community to make its own decisions without outside control. This includes making laws, managing resources, and handling internal matters. ⁠
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For Tribal Nations, sovereignty is the right to govern ourselves, protect our cultures, and manage our lands, as recognized in treaties and laws. It is essential for preserving Native identity and independence.⁠
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This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, let’s commit ourselves to acknowledging, protecting, and demanding Tribal sovereignty for all Indigenous communities across Indian Country.⁠
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#NAHM #NativeAmerican #Sovereignty #indigenousrights #ChinookJustice #IndigenousHeritage #nativeamericanheritagemonth #WeAreIndigenous #chinookstrong #chinookiliʔi

Such an incredible display of resistance and power

Such an incredible display of resistance and power! ✊️

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Māori lawmakers performed the haka, a traditional ceremonial dance, in parliament on Thursday to protest against a bill that aims to reinterpret a centuries-old document seen as New Zealand’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people.⁠
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Māori lawmaker Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke stood up during a first reading of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and started performing a haka, joined by other opposition members.

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Restoring bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities!

@SecDebHaaland joined Winnebago Tribal leaders in Nebraska to release 13 bison, adding important genetic diversity to the Tribe’s existing herd.

Healthy grassland ecosystems promote economic growth and climate resilience, and the return of the bison has an unquantifiable cultural impact for Tribes. Learn more about Interior’s Grasslands Keystone Initiative, link in bio.

#usinterior #bison

Video Description: Winnebago Tribal leaders, many of whom are cheering, release thirteen bison from a trailer during a windy day.

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Land Back is not merely a campaign slogan or social justice hashtag; it is a powerful movement that is actively returning millions of acres back into Native hands—the reversal of manifest destiny.⁠
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Journalist Kalen Goodluck (Diné, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian), author of the article, “How the Land Back Movement Is Unraveling Manifest Destiny”, goes into great detail about recent wins, the long and painful history of Native land theft, the hurdles preventing our communities from acquiring land, the cultural significance of reclaiming stolen land, and the spirit of the phrase itself.⁠
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“Thanks to the Land Back movement, though, Indigenous peoples are weaving their own destiny. Lands once torn at the seams are being mended by the Tribes via a patchwork of efforts. Manifest Destiny is unraveling as a vision of Indian justice unfolds.” —Kalen Goodluck⁠
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Read the full article to learn more ➡️ @nativegiving bio
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#NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #LandBack #ManifestDestiny #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #Native #WeAreIndigenous

Happy Birthday to Chinook tribal member, Henry Hal

Happy Birthday to Chinook tribal member, Henry Hale - ɬush tɬap-san!! 🥳

Take a look at this wonderful self-portrait! ❤️ Don’t forget to keep us in the loop on birthdays and events by sharing your photos at: photos@chinooknation.org

#chinookbirthdays #chinookjustice #wearestillhere #landback #indigenous #Chinookiliʔi #ChinookCommunity #ChinookStrong #chinooknation

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November is Native American/American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The Native & Strong Lifeline is a free, confidential #mentalhealth crisis line for Washington State’s American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Connect with the Native & Strong Lifeline by calling 988 and pressing 4.

To learn more about the line and find additional resources, visit the link in our bio ( @988lifeline )

Chinook Indian Nation and Columbia Land Trust Sign

Chinook Indian Nation and Columbia Land Trust Sign Historic Agreement

🌳This past Sunday, at Astoria’s Barbey Maritime Center, the Chinook Indian Nation and Columbia Land Trust signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), launching an unprecedented partnership that establishes a co-stewardship model within ancestral Chinook lands. This collaboration strengthens ties and opens a path for returning land to its ancestral guardians.

🗣️Rachel Cushman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Chinook Indian Nation, emphasized the significance of the agreement: “This relationship provides us with land access. It’s an important stride towards reclaiming Indigenous lands for Indigenous people.”

🌿 The partnership combines the Chinook’s rich traditional knowledge with the land trust’s commitment to sustainable land management. This collective journey will focus on cultural knowledge and land stewardship.

✊ In a significant move, the land trust has recognized the Chinook’s sovereignty, despite the tribe’s lack of federal recognition. This acknowledgment is a testament to the land trust’s commitment to righting historical wrongs.

🤝 Columbia Land Trust’s Executive Director, Meg Rutledge, welcomed the partnership: “This presents a remarkable opportunity to collaborate with the Chinook Indian Nation, who have cared for this land since time immemorial, and to learn from their deep connection to this region.”

🌍 The agreement marks a substantial step towards honoring and incorporating Indigenous knowledge and practices in land management, signaling a new era of respect and cooperation.

#chinookjustice #WeAreStillHere #landback #Chinookiliʔi #ChinookNation #StandWithUs #indigenousrights #ChinookStrong #ColumbiaLandTrust #LandStewardship #indigenousrights #nativeamericanheritagemonth

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After nearly two years of work, Nhatt Nichols: The Willapa Oyster and its Environs is open at the @columbiapacificheritagemuseum !

Read about the history, present, and future of Willapa Bay oyster farming through 34 comic panels, up in the museum until March.

Honestly, the show looks incredible. The team at the museum did an amazing job, and I’m still in shock that this thing exists so beautifully in the world.

Want to read the show without going to the museum? @atomicsharkie made a riso zine! You can purchase it through the museum, and it is BEAUTIFUL.

Huge thanks to @everydaychinook @shoalwatertribe @goosepointoysters @rural_assembly for all of your help.

📸: @taneumduh

And huge thanks for all the extra dog and life support @sethraymond75

#oysters #nonfictioncomics #drawingstories #comicart #willapabay #ilwaco #rural #rurallife #museum #riso #risograph #zine

Injustice is painful. When access to basic healthc

Injustice is painful. When access to basic healthcare is taken away and lives are lost, it becomes personal.

We admire Jessica’s courage to tell the story of her mother who unfortunately passed because she was unable to access life-saving healthcare. This should be guaranteed by the US government’s responsibility to us as a sovereign nation. #ChinookJustice

We have lost too many elders due to inadequate resources for physical and mental health. Many members of the Chinook Indian Nation, including Jessica’s grandmother and great-grandmother, were also boarding school survivors.

Injustice towards Indigenous nations runs deep. Our children deserve better. Our children deserve recognition.

These are the #FacesofChinookJustice.

Video & photos captured by @amiranwhite

#nativeamericanheritagemonth #landback #indigenousrights #wearestillhere #chinooknation #chinookjustice #Chinookiliʔi #ChinookStrong #StandWithUs #OurAncestors

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Help us revegetate the Middle Necanicum Tributary riparian zone on Tuesday, November 19th at 10am!

Meet us at the Klootchy Creek County Park to help us plant native species selected by our Tribal Lands and Waters Steward, Hugh Ahnatook, on a continuation of the NWC’s fish passage project.

All you need to do is get your free recreational permit with Nuveen Natural Capital - link in bio.

We are excited to have you there!

#oregoncoast
#plantingday
#conservation
#Chinookterritory
#Chinookiliʔi

Food Distribution Friday! Attention Tribal Member

Food Distribution Friday!

Attention Tribal Member Families, there will be a food distribution this Friday at 3-5pm- November 15 2024- at the Tribal Office in Bay Center.

“As a tribe fighting to clarify our status with the federal government, we don’t have a lot of services, however, this is a resource that we can provide our member families with. This is not need based. It is open to ALL Chinook member families.” - Councilwoman, Bethany Barnard

Please share this news with other Tribal members that may not get emails or see it on Social media.

#chinookjustice #wearestillhere #chinooknation #indigenous #foodsovereignty #traditionalfoods #canoefamily #Chinookiliʔi #ChinookStrong #nativeamericanheritagemonth

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