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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Secrecy and Data Issues Impede Progress on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Oregon grapples with limited transparency and data gaps, as unpublicized guidelines from the federal coordinator in Oregon on missing and murdered Indigenous people and inconsistent…. by Luna Reyna, Underscore Native News + ICT August 23, 2024.
Former WNBA Star Sentenced in Domestic Violence Case
WEBAug 18, 2023 · A federal judge sentenced Shoni Schimmel to two years of probation on Friday. by Karina Brown and Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore + ICT August 18, 2023. and Nika Bartoo-Smith. WARNING: This story describes violence against women. Editor’s note: This story is part of a series that illuminates the historical context of tribal law in …
In Memoriam: Yakama leader Ted Strong - Underscore Native News
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · A pillar of many Indigenous communities across the Pacific Northwest, Yakama elder Ted Strong passed away on Jan. 30, 2024. He was 76 years old. That same day, hundreds of Native community members gathered in Portland for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Winter Convention. When word …
Traditional Canoes Return to the Waters of the Pacific Northwest
WEBMay 16, 2023 · Hillaire died on July 29, 2021, at the age of 86. The following summer, the Gathering of the Eagles Canoe Encampment took place. Canoes traveled from the seaside town of Anacortes to San Juan Island’s Shipyard Cove, where the group camped before traveling to the Lummi Nation. The event was significant on several levels.
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WEBA joint reporter with Underscore Native News + ICT since March 2023, she previously worked as the health and social services reporter at The Columbian in Vancouver, Washington. Nika received a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon. Her favorite way to unwind is by trying a new recipe, browsing a local bookstore or …
Muckleshoot Tribal College Makes History With 2023 Doctoral …
WEBJun 23, 2023 · Muckleshoot Tribal College and the University of Washington Tacoma, graduated 10 doctoral students from the inaugural Muckleshoot Cohort, a first-of-its-kind educational leadership doctoral degree taught entirely by Indigenous faculty.(Photo courtesy of Dr. Robin Minthorn / University Of Washington Tacoma)
A Lummi Matriarch Tells Her Story - Underscore Native News
WEBMay 24, 2022 · Morris’ long journey to serve with President Bill Clinton started at Bellingham High School, where she was the first Native cheerleader — a first of many firsts. She took on an internship at the National Bank of Commerce in Bellingham. She was born in May 1956 and raised as the middle of five siblings in a Catholic home on the Lummi ...
Yakama Nation Recall Election Ousts Chairman, Council Members
WEBOct 17, 2022 · The new council consists of Chairman Gerald Lewis, Vice Chairman George Meninick, Secretary Charlene Tillequots, Assistant Secretary Christopher Wallahee, Sergeant-at-Arms Terry Heemsah Sr. and board members Ruth Jim, Deland Olney, Nate Pinkham and Arnold Eyle, according to Yakama Nation Spokeswoman Andrea Tulee.
How Native Nations Are Tackling the Opioid Epidemic
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Kay Culbertson, citizen of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, health and human services executive director for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Emily Gardner, director of behavioral health for the tribe for over 12 years, pose for their photo in front of the medication-assisted treatment van on April 01, 2024.
Cowlitz Campaign to Push Out Casino Rivals Raises Questions
WEBDec 4, 2022 · The Oregonian/OregonLive. Editor’s Note: This story was produced through a collaboration between The Oregonian/OregonLive and Underscore News.A future installment will explore a lawsuit in Washington state that could upend tribal gaming and, experts say, threaten the U.S. government’s recognition of tribal sovereignty.