List of Indian reservations in Oregon facts for kids
Native American reservations are special areas of land set aside for Native American tribes. These lands are managed by the tribes themselves, often with help from the United States government. In Oregon, there are several important reservations that are home to different Native American communities. These places help tribes keep their culture, traditions, and way of life strong.
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Native American Reservations in Oregon Today
Oregon is home to seven Native American reservations. These lands belong to seven of the nine tribes that the U.S. government officially recognizes in Oregon.
Here are the existing reservations:
- Burns Paiute Indian Colony: This land belongs to the Burns Paiute Tribe. It covers about 13,738 acres (55.6 square kilometers) in Harney County.
- Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Reservation: This reservation is for the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. It is a smaller area, less than 10 acres (0.04 square kilometers).
- Coquille Reservation: This land is held in trust for the Coquille Tribe. It includes about 5,400 acres (21.8 square kilometers) in and around Coos Bay, Oregon.
- Grand Ronde Community: This is the land of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. It covers about 11,040 acres (44.7 square kilometers). Most of it is in Yamhill County, with some in Polk County.
- Siletz Reservation: This reservation belongs to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. It is about 4,204 acres (17 square kilometers). Most of this land, about 3,666 acres (14.8 square kilometers), is in Lincoln County.
- Umatilla Reservation: This land is for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. It is quite large, about 172,882 acres (699.6 square kilometers). Most of it is in Umatilla County, with some parts in Union County.
- Warm Springs Reservation: This is the land of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. It is the largest reservation in Oregon, covering about 641,118 acres (2,594.5 square kilometers). It is mostly in Wasco County and Jefferson County, with small parts in Clackamas, Marion, and Linn counties.
Future Reservations
Some tribes are working to establish new reservations or get more land for their communities. These are often called "planned reservations."
- Cow Creek Reservation: This is planned for the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
- Klamath Reservation: This is planned for the Klamath Tribes.
Celilo Village: A Special Place
Celilo Village is a unique place that is not a reservation. It is owned by the United States government but is held in trust for several tribes. This means the land is managed for the benefit of the Umatilla, Tenino (Warm Springs), and Yakama tribes, as well as other Columbia River Indians. It is an important cultural and historical site.
A Reservation Across Two States
One reservation in Oregon actually crosses the state border into Nevada.
- Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation: This reservation belongs to the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes. It is located near McDermitt and stretches across Humboldt County, Nevada and Malheur County, Oregon.
Reservations from the Past
Oregon also has a history of other reservations that no longer exist in their original form.
- Coastal Indian Reservation: This reservation was created in 1856. A much smaller part of it still exists today as the Siletz Reservation.
- Malheur Indian Reservation
- Table Rock Indian Reservation
See also
- Federally recognized tribes
- List of Indian reservations in the United States
- Lists of Oregon-related topics
