Meet one of our 2024 Language Revitalization Fellows! Brandi Ramus will be creating language learning materials for Chinuk Wawa, a language spoken in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more about Brandi, and the rest of our fellows on our website!

🗳️#CountOurVotes Voter suppression is any action that makes it harder for a qualified individual to vote. Native voters have always faced barriers to voting. To learn more and take action visit: illuminative.org/nativecitizens… #HoldThePower #NativeAmericanCitizenship #NativesVote2024

Today, we released the final volume of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative's investigative report on our nation's troubled yet largely ignored boarding school era. It's an era that has impacted every Native person I know, including my own family. doi.gov/pressreleases/…

“that’s what federal recognition is about: protecting our future." hayu masi Ottavia Spaggiari for featuring The Chinook Indian Nation in this important story!

hayu masi Ottavia Spaggiari “Without the resources that come with federal acknowledgment, many tribes are trapped in a catch-22: The federal funding that would help maintain their archives hinges on a preservation effort many unrecognized tribes need federal resources to carry through."

With the #Paris2024 Olympics in full swing, let's celebrate and honor the remarkable legacy of Native athletes who are competing this year and have made history representing Team U.S.A.. See thread below for more ⬇️

On this day in 1851, Anson Dart sought to displace us from our ancestral lands during treaty negotiations. We negotiated to keep our lands and rights, yet the U.S. never ratified these treaties. We've fought for #ChinookJustice ever since! #WeAreStillHere #StandWithUs

Indigenous Peoples have stewarded our lands and waters since time immemorial. This International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, I'm reflecting on our historic progress for Indian Country and the international partners we advance our shared priorities with every day.

Join us at the Pacific County Fair from August 21-24th! We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers for our food booth to ensure the fair is a fantastic event. Your involvement can make a significant impact! To sign up: forms.gle/GeJVcGCvVCbHkC…

“Glusenkamp Perez is running out of time to fulfill her campaign promise to the first people of the mouth of the Columbia River.” Our Nation cannot afford to wait any longer — we need Congress to introduce legislation for #ChinookJustice

“I am calling for an end to words and asking for immediate and unanimous action by our Oregon Congressional delegation to end this painful chapter of our state’s history,” says Rachel Cushman, Chinook Indian Nation #ChinookJustice

Ready to flex your voting power on November 5? 🗳️ Start today: check your registration, learn how to vote in your state, and make a plan. Vote early or on Election Day! Visit NativesVote.com. #NativesVote2024

"As our elders teach us: Chinuk Wawa captivates a new generation" Hayu masi Riley Yuan and the Chinook Observer for this insightful article about chinuk wawa and its importance within our community. link in bio #chinukwawa #traditionallanguage 7000 Languages

As we mark the anniversary of the Lāhainā wildfire, we acknowledge the deep impact of Indigenous land dispossession. Native Hawaiians have faced severe environmental, economic, and human tolls. Stand with them: Donate, advocate, and engage. secure.actblue.com/donate/mauilon… Kaniela Ing

Members of Congress are currently in recess—now is the time to make your voice heard! Contact your US Senators and House Reps. and urge them to vote YES on S.1723/H.R. 7227: The Truth & Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act. Link in bio.

Come to the Pacific County Fair today for a delicious Salmon Dinner! We're serving until 9pm. 😋(Also tomorrow!) Join us to support the Chinook Indian Nation and enjoy a great time at the fair! #salmon #fair #chinooknation

ntsayka ilíi ukuk - This is Our Place A collaboration between the Columbia Maritime Museum and the Chinook Indian Nation sharing Chinook maritime traditions and culture as lived today through the photography of Amiran White. Opens 9/13/24

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Grand Ronde member, Bryan Mercier, on his appointment as the new head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the U.S. Department of the Interior.