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WA, American (US), Native American, Samish Location
Anacortes, WA We promote educational programs that foster the preservation of Samish culture and traditions and instill a desire for life long learning.
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WA, Native American, Port Gamble S’Klallam / nəxʷqíyt nəxʷsƛ̕áy̕əm̕ Location
Kingston, WA Nux Sklai Yem or Strong People, are descendants of the Salish people who have been well-established in the Puget Sound basin and surrounding areas since 2400 B.C.
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WA, Native American, Nooksack Location
Deming, WA We are a Tribe of approximately 2,000 members, located in our ancestral homeland in the northwest corner of Washington State. Our name comes from a place name in our language and translates to “always bracken fern roots,” which illustrates our close ties to our land and the resources that continue to give strength to our people.
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WA, Native American, Nisqually / dxʷsqʷaliʔ abš Location
Olympia, WA The Nisqually people have lived in the watershed for thousands of years. According to legend, the Squalli-absch (ancestors of the modern Nisqually Indian Tribe), came north from the Great Basin, crossed the Cascade Mountain Range and erected their first village in a basin now known as Skate Creek, just outside the Nisqually River Watershed's southern boundary. Later, a major village would be located near the Mashel River.
The Nisqually have always been a fishing people. The salmon has not only been the mainstay of their diet, but the foundation of their culture as well. The Nisqually Tribe is the prime steward of the Nisqually River fisheries resources, and operate two fish hatcheries: one on Clear Creek and one on Kalama Creek.
The Nisqually have always been a fishing people. The salmon has not only been the mainstay of their diet, but the foundation of their culture as well. The Nisqually Tribe is the prime steward of the Nisqually River fisheries resources, and operate two fish hatcheries: one on Clear Creek and one on Kalama Creek.
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WA, American (US), Makah / qʷidiččaʔa·tx̌, Native American Location
Neah Bay, WA Until historic times, the Makah Tribe was composed of five principal winter villages. The prehistoric population of the Makah was estimated to be between approximately 2000 – 4000 people. Today there are roughly 1500 living in and around Neah Bay. The five villages were located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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WA, American (US), Lummi / Lhaq'temish, Native American Location
Bellingham, WA Today the Lummi Nation is a nationally recognized leader in tribal self-governance and education. We understand the challenge of respecting our traditions while making progress in a modern world - to listen to the wisdom of our ancestors, to care for our lands and waterways, to educate our children, to provide family services and to strengthen our ties with the outside community.
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WA, American (US), Lower Elwha Klallam / ʔéʔɬx̣ʷaʔ nəxʷsƛ̕áy̕əm̕, Native American Location
Port Angeles, WA The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is a sovereign, federally recognized Indian Nation, with its own constitution and government. Not only does the Tribe govern itself, but many Tribal administrative departments oversee the everyday function of the reservation and provide for Tribal members.
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WA, Kalispel, Native American Location
Usk, WA The Kalispel Indians were semi-nomadic hunters, diggers and fishermen. We were often called the “river/lake paddlers.” The Kalispel Indian Reservation is located in Usk, Washington in Pend Oreille County. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is rich in heritage.
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WA, Indigenous, Native American Location
Olympia, WA The Whitener Group is a native-owned consulting group dedicated to the advancement and sustainability of tribes. At our root, we are a group of Whiteners along with a bunch of other industry experts that are confident enough to want to work with a group of Whiteners.
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WA, Native American, Tulalip / dxʷliləp Location
Tulalip, WA Tulalip Education Division is here to support Tulalip youth.
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OR, Indigenous, Native American, Warm Springs Location
Warm Springs, OR The Spilyay Tymoo was first published 1976 by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon. Since then, it has continuously published bi-weekly and focuses on local, regional and national Native American news. The Spilyay Tymoo is mailed, free of charge, to Warm Springs Tribal Members and is available for pick up at several locations on the Warm Springs reservation.
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OR, Native American, Warm Springs Location
Warm Springs, OR We work to improve the health of the community by reaching out to vulnerable populations.
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OR, Grande Ronde, Native American Location
Grand Ronde, OR Our Mission is to be the premier health and wellness choice for our Tribal Members and Community, by delivering excellent care that improves health and quality of life.
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OR, Native American, Umatilla Location
Pendleton, OR Empowering our Tribal Community to achieve optimal health through a culture of wellness.
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OR, American (US), Klamath, Native American Location
Chiloquin, OR The Klamath council represented the Klamath people and their 860,000 acres of land. The General Council was set up as a representative body. It included all the men of the tribe, and later included the women after the nineteenth amendment was enacted. The General Council met sporadically as issues concerning members arose.
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OR, Cow Creek, Native American Location
Roseburg, OR Rich In Culture & Heritage
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OR, American (US), Coos, Native American, Siuslaw, Umpqua Location
Coos Bay, OR The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are made up of 3 tribes (4 Bands): 2 bands of Coos Tribes: Hanis Coos (Coos Proper), Miluk Coos; Lower Umpqua Tribe; and Siuslaw Tribe.
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ID, Native American, Shoshone-Bannock Location
Fort Hall, ID The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall are comprised of the eastern and western bands of the Northern Shoshone and the Bannock, or Northern Paiute, bands.
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ID, Native American, Nez Perce / Nimiipuu Location
Lapwai, ID The Nimiipuu people have always resided and subsisted on lands that included the present-day Nez Perce Reservation in north-central Idaho. Today, the Nez Perce Tribe is a federally recognized tribal nation with more than 3,500 citizens.