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Chinook Indian Nation

Chinook Indian Nation hails decision granting it access to land claim trust funds

February 22, 2024, 7:06pm Clark County News

Leaders of the Chinook Indian Nation celebrated Thursday what they described as a precedent-setting legal victory granting the tribe access to its land claim trust funds even though it is… Read story

Denied, dispersed, disadvantaged: Chinook tribe pursues centuries-old fight for federal recognition

November 24, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Life

When Sam Robinson arrives at a public event in his distinctive cone-shaped Chinook hat to sing, play his drum and tell stories, what seems like a cultural, broadly spiritual moment… Read story

Tony Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, speaks out in favor of federal recognition for the Chinook tribe, which continues to suffer poverty and poor health while other tribes move ahead, he said. More than 100 Chinook people and allies gathered Friday on Vancouver's Officers Row for a show of political support for the Chinook Restoration Act.

Chinook Indian Nation members rally for recognition in Vancouver

Tony Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, speaks out in favor of federal recognition for the Chinook tribe, which continues to suffer poverty and poor health while other tribes move ahead, he said. More than 100 Chinook people and allies gathered Friday on Vancouver's Officers Row for a show of political support for the Chinook Restoration Act.

October 7, 2022, 2:44pm Clark County News

More than 100 members of the Chinook Indian Nation, and their local friends and allies, gathered Friday on Vancouver’s Officers Row to show support for federal tribal recognition. They urged congressional leaders to pass the Chinook Restoration Act, bringing benefits to the tribe and starting the process of establishing a… Read story