List of federally recognized Native American tribes in Oregon facts for kids

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This article lists the Native American tribes in Oregon that are "federally recognized." This means the United States government officially sees them as sovereign nations, like small countries within the U.S. Because of this recognition, these tribes have a special relationship with the U.S. government. They can govern themselves and receive certain services and protections.

These tribes are important parts of Oregon's history and culture. They have lived on these lands for thousands of years. Today, they continue to keep their traditions alive and contribute to their communities.

Federally Recognized Tribes in Oregon

As of 2008, there were nine Native American tribes officially recognized by the U.S. government in Oregon. These tribes are listed below by the names their governments use. Sometimes, the name the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) uses might be a little different.

• Burns Paiute Tribe
• Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
• Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
• Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
• Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
• Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
• Coquille Indian Tribe
• Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
• Klamath Tribes

Tribes Across State Borders

Some federally recognized tribes live in areas that cross state lines.

Oregon and Nevada Tribes

One federally recognized tribe lives on the border between Oregon and Nevada:

• Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes

Oregon and Washington Tribes

The Chinook Indian Nation is a group of Chinookan people who live in Oregon and Washington. They were briefly recognized by the U.S. government in 2001, but this recognition was later reversed in 2002.

Unrecognized Tribes in Oregon

There are other Native American groups in Oregon that have tried to get federal recognition but have not yet succeeded. One example is the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes of Oregon. This group includes people from the Clatsop and Tillamook (also known as Nehalem) tribes. They live along the northern Oregon Coast.

See also

• List of Indian reservations in Oregon
• List of casinos in Oregon (all current casinos in Oregon are Native American owned)