"Unrecognized" tribe fighting against federal erasure and injustice. Located on the Columbia River. Your retweets help us gain visibility! #ChinookJustice
May 6, 2022 • 8 tweets • 6 min read
When the U.S. govt rescinded our #federalrecognition status in 2002, we lost our right to self-determination & access to much needed resources & services. Today, we're fighting to protect & preserve our nation.
A thread 🧵 on what federal recognition means for #ChinookJustice
1/7. #federalrecognition means the U.S. govt acknowledges the right of an Indian tribe as a sovereign entity. A federally recognized tribe can directly engage with the U.S. govt. #ChinookJustice#indigenousrights
