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The U.S. government recently recognized the harm caused by the dams and has promised to work to restore salmon runs but tribal members doubt much will change.
Two recent events are major wins for tribes fighting to restore natural salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest.
Native America Calling: The Boldt Decision and fishing rights 50 years later (February 13, 2024)
It would be hard to find a legal victory any more important than the ruling named after federal judge George Hugo Boldt in 1974.
Native America Calling: Alaska at a subsistence fishing crossroads (November 2, 2023)
Since time immemorial, the Kuskokwim River in Alaska has fed Native families. But years of failed salmon runs are threatening their lives and livelihoods.
Native America Calling: How tribes brought about a historic dam removal (August 15, 2023)
The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is taking place in the Klamath River basin. Tribes were instrumental in making it happen.
Native America Calling: Klamath River tribes praise dam removal momentum (November 30, 2022)
After decades of fighting, tribes in northern California can celebrate the pending removal of four dams on the Klamath River.
Native America Calling: Turning around threats to salmon (August 17, 2022)
Join Native America Calling for updates on trouble spots for salmon in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to approve legislation to honor the legacy of the late Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska), who was known as a champion of Native issues.
Lummi Nation: Invasive species threatens tribal treaty resources (November 24, 2021)
“The appearance of the European green crab is a serious threat to our treaty fishing rights,” said Chairman Willie Jones Jr.
Native America Calling: Making waves on the basketball court in southeast Alaska (September 24, 2021)
The documentary film Alaskan Nets follows the quest by a pair of athletes from Alaska’s only reservation.
Native America Calling: A new round of Native stories on film (August 17, 2021)
Native America Calling will hear from filmmakers and representatives from Vision Maker Media about the projects and the power of Native documentary film.
The Klamath River flows through two states and the lands of several tribal nations. There’s not enough water to meet everyone’s needs.
After 20,000 miles and 115 stops across the country, a group of Native carvers and elders have finally arrived in the nation’s capital, bringing much-needed attention to sacred sites and tribal rights.
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