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Laura John builds bridges between city of Portland, Native community

The city's new tribal liaison hopes Portland can set an example for other cities "Everywhere you are, Indians have been.... Every hill, every creek, every meadow, every forest, every inch of the Willamette River bank in this city has a story of ...

22 Dec 2017 - Stephen Quirke
Nestlé crunched: Ouster from Gorge signals win for tribes, environment

COMMENTARY | Recent victories highlight the critical role Native American rights have played in protecting the natural resources of the Pacific Northwest After a nine-year battle with locals, Nestlé Waters North America has officially pulled up stakes and ...

8 Dec 2017 - Stephen Quirke
Two-spirit animator embraces her art and identity

Vancouver, B.C., artist Raven John defies bullies and inspires Native youths with art Artist Raven John is carving her own path and finding work as a professional in spaces that celebrate both her indigenous and two-spirit identity. Bullied as a teenager, ...

29 Sep 2017 - Tessa Vikander
Nez Perce activists fight to save the Snake River

Julian Matthews and Elliott Moffett help organize a flotilla to advocate for removing four dams from the lower Snake On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 9, about 100 people descended on the Snake River near Lewiston, Idaho, paddling toward the Lower Granite ...

15 Sep 2017 - Stephen Quirke
Portland's 2nd Bunk Bus heads for Standing Rock

Portlanders load bus with supplies for protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline Early Friday, Jan. 13, the second “Bunk Bus” was scheduled to leave Portland for Standing Rock, N.D. Outfitted with insulated walls, a 35,000 BTU heater, eight beds and a medi ...

12 Jan 2017 - Stephen Quirke
Raising the Red Lodge: lowering recidivism among Native Americans

Native American practices around mental health and solidarity are helping women recover from the trauma of prison On March 15, 2017, the state’s Emergency Board is set to consider a $3.8 million proposal to prepare a second women’s prison in Oregon. Jack ...

29 Dec 2016 - Stephen Quirke
The Bundys vs. 'the real patriots' in Standing Rock

Burns Paiute tribal councilman Jarvis Kennedy sees differences between Malheur refuge occupation and Dakota Access Pipeline protest At the beginning of this year, the small town of Burns made national headlines after it came under siege by anti-government ...

22 Sep 2016 - Stephen Quirke
Tawna Sanchez to bring a new perspective to Salem

The first Native American to represent Portland in the state Legislature brings an eye on affordable housing, the Superfund clean-up and our problematic foster care system Portland has often been described as a “white city.” Just this summer, a lengthy ar ...

8 Sep 2016 - Stephen Quirke
Paddle to Nisqually: A Native American cultural resurgence

Canoe journey not only showcases skill and strength but also preserves native customs and values On July 30, 20,000 people descended on the Port of Olympia to greet more than 120 tribal canoes for the 2016 Paddle to Nisqually. The canoes were organized as ...

18 Aug 2016 - Stephen Quirke
Tribal leaders take their case on Willamette River cleanup to D.C.

Yakama Nation argues EPA plan violates an 1855 treaty After 16 years of study funded by polluting industries, the public comment period for the Willamette River cleanup is scheduled to end Sept. 6, 2016, with some officials hoping for a finalized plan by ...

2 Aug 2016 - Stephen Quirke