Chinook Indian Nation

Chinook Indian Nation NW Oregon's and SW Washington's Clatsop, Lower Chinook, Kathlamet, Wahkiakum, and Willapa Tribes. Page monitored by volunteers.

Please direct inquiries and questions to our office staff: 360-875-6670 or [email protected]://chinooknation.org/documents/cin_social_media.pdf

The Chinook Indian Nation is made up of the five westernmost Chinookan speaking tribes near the mouth of the Columbia River: the Clatsop and Cathlamet (Kathlamet) of Oregon and the Lower Chinook, Wahkiakum, and Willapa of Washington. We are a

tribe fighting to protect our sovereignty. While our formal government-to-government relationship with the United States remains unclear, Chinook has maintained stewardship over our lands, people and resources since time immemorial. Without federal status, the Chinook People do not have the access to the protections and resources afforded to other tribes. These things were promised to us by the United States government when we signed our treaties at Tansy Point. Services provided to Chinook citizens are limited because of this. Regardless, we continue the campaign to correct our federal status and be unapologetically sovereign. We ask that you spread the word of our fight to others, especially your elected local, county, state, and federal officials.

The Chinook Indian Nation, alongside neighboring tribal nations, is standing up for our homelands, our waters, and our c...
05/30/2026

The Chinook Indian Nation, alongside neighboring tribal nations, is standing up for our homelands, our waters, and our communities.

For generations, Chinook people have lived, fished, worked, and cared for these places. These are not abstract lands and waters. They are homelands our ancestors never left.

Many of us share relatives, ancestors, and relationships across communities. Standing for Chinook homelands does not mean standing against our relatives.

It means standing for the responsibilities we carry to these lands and waters, and to all who call Chinook territory home.

The decisions being discussed today will shape the future of our region for generations to come.

Learn more, stay informed, and stand with us.
🔗 Links in bio.
https://www.nativelandscitizenalliance.org/

05/29/2026

Something beautiful is coming, and we want you to be a part of it.

You are invited to the grand unveiling of a new Marine Debris Display created through a collaboration between marine debris artist Elizabeth Roberts Make Art Not Trash and designer Tony Johnson from Chinook Indian Nation , Lewis and Clark National Historical Park , Oregon State Parks , NOAA Marine Debris Oregon Shores, and other community partners.

This special gathering will highlight the importance of protecting our ocean, coastline, and salmon habitats while raising awareness about the impacts of marine debris on the Pacific Northwest.

📍Sunset Beach, Warrenton, Oregon
🗓June 6, 2026
🕙2:00–4:30 PM
💲FREE and family friendly
🔗 Learn more and signup at https://oregonshores.org/event/sunset-beach-marine-debris-display-unveiling-ceremony

05/29/2026

A message from the Chinook Indian Nation:

All citizens, tribal and nontribal, of Chinook territory: we stand with you, and we will fight this every step of the way. The Quinault Indian Nation has no rightful claim to exercise any fishing and hunting rights in Willapa Bay or on the great Columbia River. This is the Chinook Indian Nation’s homeland. Generations of Chinook fought to remain here with the bones of our ancestors, and we carry that same responsibility and commitment today. We are still here, and we will not allow another nation to usurp our inheritance or speak over our history, identity, and rights in our own homeland.

The Chinook Indian Nation has always had an obligation to the people, lands, waters, animals, fish, and shellfish of our region, and we will always defend what we have inherited from our ancestors and steward it for all of the residents within our territory — tribal and non-tribal — and their future generations.

Join our coalition to Keep Quinault Hands OFF Chinook Lands.
https://www.nativelandscitizenalliance.org

Congratulations to Dr. Rachel L. Cushman!Yesterday, Rachel successfully defended her dissertation, “Chinook Justice: A S...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Rachel L. Cushman!

Yesterday, Rachel successfully defended her dissertation, “Chinook Justice: A Survivance Journey,” at the Many Nations Longhouse at the University of Oregon, officially earning her PhD.

Completing a PhD is no small thing. It reflects deep commitment, persistence, and an extraordinary amount of work. We are proud to celebrate this milestone and all that brought Rachel to this moment.

Congratulations, Dr. Cushman. We celebrate you and this tremendous accomplishment. 🙌🏽❤️🔥


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05/27/2026

❤️ repost Naha and Bruce are parents again! Two of the three osprey eggs have hatched, and the chicks are being well cared for. Watch our live camera for more updates on the Broadway Park osprey family. Egg #3 should hatch any moment now! 🐣 Link in bio.

-————————— Naha y Bruce son padres otra vez. Dos de los tres huevos de águila pescadora han nacido y los polluelos están bien cuidados. Mira nuestra cámara en vivo para estar al pendiente de la familia de águilas pescadoras del Broadway Park. ¡El huevo #3 debería nacer en cualquier momento! 🐣 Enlace en la bio.

Happy Birthday to Gary C. (askálwīlksh) Johnson- ɬush tɬap-san!Gary has been a steadfast leader, dedicating many years t...
05/26/2026

Happy Birthday to Gary C. (askálwīlksh) Johnson- ɬush tɬap-san!

Gary has been a steadfast leader, dedicating many years to Tribal Council, our community, and the ongoing fight for federal recognition. At 85, he continues to give his time and energy on Tribal Council.

Pictured here with his son, Tony, walking Johnson Beach, where he was born, Gary remains deeply connected to place, a connection that has shaped and sustained his lifelong commitment to the Chinook Nation and the fight for recognition.

hayu masi, Gary, for your years of leadership and service to the Nation. ɬush tɬap-san!

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A day of honor and reflection, dedicated to remembering those who gave their lives while serving in the military.Native ...
05/25/2026

A day of honor and reflection, dedicated to remembering those who gave their lives while serving in the military.

Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians serve in the U.S. Armed Forces at a higher rate than any other demographic and have bravely participated in every American conflict since the Revolutionary War.

Here at home, acts of remembrance continue across generations.

Today, we remember those we have lost, honor those who came before us, and hold gratitude for the sacrifices made by Native service members and their families.

Hayu masi.

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Congratulations to Chinook tribal member Wyatt Davis on graduating from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor of A...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to Chinook tribal member Wyatt Davis on graduating from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and minors in Native American & Indigenous Studies and Sociology.

Balancing family, work, and the many demands of life is no small thing. We celebrate this important milestone and all of the hard work it took to get here.

Congratulations, Wyatt. We are proud of you.

Graduation season is here, and we would love to celebrate other Chinook graduates in our community. Please send us a photo and details so we can help celebrate your achievement. ([email protected])

05/23/2026

The best thing for the environment is to put it back in the hands of Indigenous people, says scholar Lindsey Schneider.

In her TED Talk, she explores the history of settler colonialism in North America and the modern-day Landback movement — a mission to restore stewardship of the Earth to its rightful guardians and restore balance to ecosystems for generations to come.

“We’re doing this because the land itself is in crisis,” she explains. “Every Indigenous culture is unique, but our shared philosophy is that we come from the land and the land is what sustains us.

And therefore we have a responsibility to care for it.”

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The Chinook Indian Nation is seeking an experienced grant writing contractor to help support and expand funding for impo...
05/22/2026

The Chinook Indian Nation is seeking an experienced grant writing contractor to help support and expand funding for important Tribal programming.

We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience securing funding for Tribes or tribal organizations and a strong understanding of federal, state (Washington & Oregon), and philanthropic funding opportunities.

Potential areas of work may include land acquisition and stewardship, cultural and language programming, capital projects, and broader capacity-building efforts.

This work will help strengthen programs that support Chinook culture, land, and community for generations to come.
Proposal deadline: May 31

For the full RFP and submission details, contact [email protected].

Please share with someone who may be a good fit.

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Bay Center, WA
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