Despite using its name for the legendary Army helicopter since 1962, the federal government still hasn't formally recognized ...

The Chinook Indian Nation’s champion for recognition receives high honor Tony A. (naschio) Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, was recently honored with the 2025 Indigenous Leadership ...

OLYMPIA, WASH—The Washington State Senate has passed Senate Resolution 8690, acknowledging the Chinook Indian Nation and its role in shaping communities along the Lower Columbia River. The bipartisan ...

Despite the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Chinook Indian Nation vows to continue the over a century-long fight and ...

Tony A. (naschio) Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, who was honored this summer with Ecotrust’s 2025 Indigenous Leadership Award, said in an interview that this recognition goes beyond ...

WASHOUGAL – Sam Robinson is continuing his 2025 visits to four Washougal schools, bringing the history of the Chinook people to life for fourth-graders. His presentations recount the enduring legacy ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Bones and sacred objects of Chinook Indian Nation ancestors are left on museum shelves without a legal path for descendants to bring home or bury. Chinook Indian Nation ...

The Chinook Indian Nation of Southwest Washington has been trying to get federal recognition from the U.S. government since the mid-90s. But is that possible without someone to champion their cause in ...

The Washington State Senate passed a resolution this session recognizing the Chinook Indian Nation’s history and contributions to the Pacific Northwest.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mar. 11—Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, led the Washington state Legislature in honoring the Chinook Indian Nation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. OLYMPIA, WASH—The Washington State Senate has passed Senate Resolution 8690, acknowledging the Chinook Indian Nation and its role ...