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The Chinook Indian Nation, a nation indigenous to the modern day United States, has been fighting for federal recognition for over 20 years. The five tribes that make up the nation have been based at the mouth of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest for time immemorial. Restoring their federal recognition would bring much needed housing, healthcare, education, and environmental resources to the community and their Washington and Oregon neighbors.
In this video, members and friends of the nation share their stories and discuss why recognition is so important. Right now, there is an opportunity for the nation to clarify their status through Congress. No matter where you're based, you can help prevent the cultural genocide of the Chinook people. Take action at chinookjustice.org.
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Nation, C. I. (2025, January 21). Chinook Justice: A Pacific Northwest Tribe's Fight for Recognition. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3249/chinook-justice-a-pacific-northwest-tribes-fight-f/
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Nation, Chinook Indian. "Chinook Justice: A Pacific Northwest Tribe's Fight for Recognition." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 21, 2025. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3249/chinook-justice-a-pacific-northwest-tribes-fight-f/.
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Nation, Chinook Indian. "Chinook Justice: A Pacific Northwest Tribe's Fight for Recognition." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Jan 2025. Web. 27 Jan 2025.
