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Ingrid Washinawatok, which translates to “Flying Eagle Woman,” left a mark on the world through her unwavering commitment to her people and their struggles. Born in 1957, Washinawatok was a member of the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin. The termination policy, which aimed to dissolve tribal nations and strip Indigenous peoples of their sovereignty, left a deep scar on tribal communities like the Menominee, putting them into poverty and social upheaval.

There are currently two proposals to amend the constitution of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) which would remove state-recognized tribes from membership. NCAI, which was established in 1944 to bring UNITY to the many tribal nations, is at a crossroads. During my speech to the general assembly I stressed how these amendments are the beginning of a slippy slope for NCAI.

PORTLAND — Earlier in September, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians purchased a $2.6 million building, creating a new home base in Portland for tribal leaders and ATNI members —

An instructor at COCC strives to share Native history; OSU-Cascades plans salmon bake

The 1970s saw a rise in Native activism. The Trail of Broken Treaties and occupation of Wounded Knee were two such movements. What happened?