The Washington State Supreme Court reversed a century-old ruling Friday against a Yakama Nation tribal member for fishing outside the reservation. The 1916 ruling mandated criminal charges against Alec Towessnute for fishing outside the Yakama reservation on traditional fishing grounds – a right assured by the Yakama’s Treaty of 1855 with the federal government. Read More
The "Hearts of Our People" exhibition is devoted entirely to the art of Native American women past and present. "We're still very powerfully here," says Anita Fields, one of the artists in the show. Continue Reading ‘Making Is Read More
The Treaty of 1855 created the Yakama Nation reservation as we know it today. In the decades after, the Yakama, Washington state, and the United States were trying to figure out their new relationship. At the turn of the century, Louis Mann was in the middle of it all, working as an interpreter for the tribe. Now, audio recordings of Mann’s strong voice have resurfaced. Read More
On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would provide $11 million to improve unsafe and unsanitary living conditions at tribal fishing sites on the Columbia River. Continue Reading U.S. House Passes Read More
A Native farmworker in Burlington, Washington, in 2016 Photo credit: Esmy Jimenez Listen If you ate today, thank a farmer. That’s the common thread on social media channels like Twitter and Facebook with the trending hashtag #NationalFarmersDay. The holiday stems from what was called Old Farmer’s Day. It’s celebrated in October because it marks the end… Read More
Cacique Celestino Mariano Gallardo outside the high school in White Swan, Wash. Photo credit: Esmy Jimenez Listen An indigenous leader from Panama recently closed a six-week Northwest tour after meeting with local Native leaders. The group met on the topics of Native sovereignty and natural resource management and rights. Hailing from the Ngabe Bugle… Read More
Natalie Swan, a member of the Yakama Nation, says Hanford is a special place that will always hold great value for the Yakama people. KAI-HUEI YAU Listen This story originally published JUN 2, 2015 The Hanford Nuclear Reservation in southeast Washington is one of the most contaminated places on earth. It’s also one of the most sacred… Read More