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Celebrate the Siletz Tribe's Historic Victory

We celebrate the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians’ incredible victory in regaining their hunting, fishing, and gathering rights after decades of tireless advocacy. This momentous ruling restores their ability to practice traditions central to their culture, sovereignty, and survival—freedoms unjustly restricted for over 40 years.

This achievement honors the resilience of the Siletz people, who overcame the devastating impacts of “termination” policies that sought to erase their identity and lands. By restoring these vital rights, the court has acknowledged the tribe’s rightful authority to manage and sustain their natural resources while upholding their ceremonial and subsistence practices.

Sign our petition to congratulate the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians for their historic victory and to celebrate the power of persistence in reclaiming their sovereignty. Together, let’s honor their traditions, their ancestors, and the generations to come!
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