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Federal project presents Yakama Nation with a double-edged sword
A consultation process opens the door for tribes to have a say in federal projects — but only if they’re willing to publicly disclose sacred knowledge.
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Cowlitz Tribe youth help lead this year’s First Salmon Ceremony
“It’s what we do to thank the salmon for what they give,” said Lydia Hodges, 15, part of the new generation carrying on the sacred ritual.
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New Indigenous-led PacSci exhibit connects humans and pollinators
The living pathway invites Pacific Science Center guests to form relationships with their surrounding environment through observation.
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How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks
No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak.
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The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later
The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty.