Research Guides: Native American and Indigenous Studies: Local Resources (UO &amp; Oregon)

Native American and Indigenous Studies at the UO

Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon

There are nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon. The following are links to each tribe's website. There are over 40 additional tribes across multiple states that are recognized as Native American tribes that had traditional and customary tribal boundaries in parts of the state of Oregon or that ceded or reserved lands within the state of Oregon. A full list can be found on the UO's Residence Classification for Members of Oregon Tribes webpage:

Burns Paiute Tribe
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Reservation
Coquille Indian Tribe
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians
Klamath Tribes
Residence Classification for Members of Oregon Tribes (UO Admissions)
Native Land (interactive map)
An interactive map of the territories of indigenous people around the globe. A few of our major guidelines include: Representing Indigenous nations and people on their own terms and not trying to an “arbiter” of truth when it comes to territory claims, increasing representation and real power of Indigenous people in our organization and with our partners, and enhancing the visibility and strength of Indigenous history, narratives that combat colonialism, and education initiatives
Native Land (territories list)
Look up specific indigenous peoples or browse the full list of groups included in the interactive map (linked above). Native Land Digital is a Canadian not-for-profit organization designed to be Indigenous-led, with an Indigenous Board of Directors who oversee and direct the organization.

Organizations in Oregon

The following is a selection of Native American and Native American focused organizations and programs in the state of Oregon, or nearby. Suggestions for further organizations to list are welcomed.

Oregon Native American Chamber
The Oregon Native American Chamber is a community of professionals, advisors, organizations, entrepreneurs, and companies collectively working toward success in business and community. We are dedicated to working with all members of the community to advance the educational and economic opportunities for Native Americans in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Oregon Dept. of Education: SB13 Tribal History/Shared History Professional Development Courses
Professional Development modules on SB13 Tribal History, open/free to the public