OREGON – Oregon’s Indigenous tribes are being compensated as part of a multi-million-dollar opioid settlement. Oregon’s nine Native American tribes are getting large chunks of money from the state. The money’s coming to them as a result of the opioid ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – People from all over the west coast came to Grants Pass this weekend for the 27th annual Native Arts Festival. The free event lasted all weekend long in celebration of Native American culture as well as ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Bear Creek Salmon Festival is back for another year. Every year, the salmon make the long trip from the Pacific Ocean to Bear Creek for spawning. Hundreds gathered at North Mountain Park for family activities, live music, ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — Southern Oregon University held its 27th annual Powwow this weekend. “The dances that we do, the songs that we sing, are all tied back to mother earth and celebrating life,” organizer Brent Florendo said. “It’s to honor ...
WHITE CITY, Ore.– A ceremony steeped in Native American tradition, the Rogue Valley Veterans Powwow was held over the weekend at the VA in White City. Veterans and the public were welcomed to join in the ceremonies to honor all ...
Salem, Ore. — Learning about Native Americans could be more of a part of Oregon school curriculum. A new bill would require students in Oregon to take a course relating to the Native American experience in the area. That includes ...
Ashland, Ore. – Ashland police are searching for a suspect who allegedly punched a woman in the face after learning she was of Native American ancestry. According to the Ashland Police Department, an unknown man began arguing with victim inside ...
Bismark, N.D. (KFYR) — Members of the North Dakota Public Service Commission say Energy Transfer Partners, the parent company of Dakota Access Pipeline, hasn’t been transparent in their communications. It turns out a site of cultural significance was found along ...
Cannon Ball, N.D. (KFYR) — Protesters blocking a North Dakota highway as part of an effort to halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline say their new camp is a “line in the sand”. The new camp is on Energy ...
Portland, Ore. – Portland police said a dispute broke out between two men on Portland MAX train around 8:30 Tuesday night, near the 102nd Avenue Transit Station. Portland NBC affiliate KGW reports one of the men fired a gun. That’s ...