Chinook Tribe feels slighted but still strong

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2003

Despite being denied federal recognition by the Bush administration, the Chinook Nation of Washington, isn't holding a grudge against the government.

The tribe is working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency of the Department of Interior, on a Lewis and Clark bicentennial project. Although they are still raising money for the $300,000 project, they are building a cedar plankhouse like the ones the explorers encountered along the Columbia River.

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Feds, Indians building plankhouse along river (AP 2/17)

Relevant Links:
Chinook Nation - http://www.chinooknation.org

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