“Why we’re here today is because we show the lamprey that we’re not forgetting them, we’re honoring them, and letting them know that we’re gonna take care of them,” said Yakama elder Terry Heemsah Sr. underscore.news/reporting/seco…

My latest photo assignment for Underscore Native News / Report for America Shout out to Nika Bartoo-Smith Carrie Johnson and Karina Brown for sharing such an awesome story!

#Yakama Nation hosted the second annual Lamprey Celebration, gathering members from multiple tribal communities to honor the ancient fish and renew cultural ties. loom.ly/OF27YCw #traditionalfoods #Umatilla #Oregon #NativeAmerican

Great reporting by Northwest Public Broadcasting on this months Lamprey Celebration! nwpb.org/2023/07/20/tri…

This is great news! Thank you President Donald J. Trump for the much needed investment in salmon and native fish recovery in the PNW. Courthouse News courthousenews.com/biden-orders-f…

NOVEMBER is NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH 🔥 Stay tuned as we honor stories of leadership and advocacy, promote education of our histories and communities, and share exciting news about our organization's future. #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NAHM2023

Today, and every day, is a great day to be Indigenous. Happy National #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth 🪶#NativeTwitter

This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we celebrate those who are building #NativePower. Join us as we uplift the Native change-makers, storytellers, and artists who inspire us and demonstrate our collective strength. Learn more: loom.ly/fi3Etcs

Our #NewsMatch campaign starts today! Right now, NewsMatch, the Heising-Simons Foundation and the Knight Foundation will each match your new donation up to $1,000 – TRIPLING the impact of your gift! Support Indigenous-centered journalism, give today: ow.ly/yylg50Q3c1c Institute for Nonprofit News

We’re hiring a Director of Tribal Affairs! If you're interested in working on a dynamic project that is restoring power and decision making to Tribes and creating public access at North America's second largest waterfall, please consider applying. buff.ly/3NqgJLD

We’d like to thank each of you for all that you do to support our work: for coming to our events, bearing witness and sharing our story and, more importantly, the stories of the many communities who have been connected to the Falls since time immemorial. willamettefallstrust.org/blog/2023/12/2…

Announcing Andrew Mason’s Departure. To read the full statement from our new Board Chair Davis "Yellowash" Washines, reflections, and next steps, please visit our website. willamettefallstrust.org/blog/2023/12/1…

Former Gov. Kate Brown has a new gig: leading Willamette Falls Trust "This is a sacred site," she told Underscore Native News. "To come and see this and feel the mist and be connected to the river: I think it will create a spirit of hope for the future." underscore.news/reporting/form… By me and Nika Bartoo-Smith

Kate Brown is now president of Willamette Falls Trust. Robert Kentta, the Trust's Siletz delegate & treasurer for the tribal council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, said Brown was picked for her knowledge of #IndianCountry. ✍Nika Bartoo-Smith & Karina Brown ow.ly/MxvV50S8VYt

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The winter solstice marks the moment when half of Earth is tilted the farthest away from the sun. This year it falls on December 21st, at the exact same second around the world. It is a good reminder of how inter-connected we all are. willamettefallstrust.org/blog/2024/12/2…