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Surviving Oregon Native Languages; Online Sources and Links

David G. Lewis, PhD

  Oregon Tribal Languages have been endangered for over 100 years. From an original base of some 100 languages and dialects, the number of surviving languages with speakers has dwindled to about eight. Most tribes do not have many elder speakers and the language programs are constantly searching for funding to help the languages survive to the next generation. At least five tribes have active language stabilization and restoration programs and several tribes teach their language (s) in community groups. A few tribes have a language taught in regular school classrooms. The most advanced by far is the Chinuk wawa … Continue reading Surviving Oregon Native Languages; Online Sources and Links

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Native People are Part of Oregon, and Are Not the Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers

David G. Lewis, PhD

In recent years, in the State of Oregon, there have been some positive signs that the state has finally accepted that there are Native people, with history, in this state. The state legislature passed a law that helps to make Tribal history an essential and vital part of the state’s public education system (SB13). The project funds, now being dispersed, will help to produce Native American curriculum which will be used in our schools as soon as two years from now. This is a positive step forward that is applauded by all tribes and educators in the state. It is … Continue reading Native People are Part of Oregon, and Are Not the Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers

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The Willamette Valley Treaty Podcast for the Grand Ronde Tribe

David G. Lewis, PhD

The ratified treaties series, just completed today (1/17/2018), was inspired by a request from Dean Rhodes, Media Director at Grand Ronde, for me to tape a podcast about the Willamette Valley Treaty, as its anniversary is coming up soon. I figured, I should write a post about each treaty, and include the treaties so people can easily find them. Dean is a great newspaper manager and has allowed me to place stories and editorials into the paper over the years. He has been patient, as I am not a journalist and my writing style can be a bit dry. So … Continue reading The Willamette Valley Treaty Podcast for the Grand Ronde Tribe

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American Mythic Origins, Thanksgiving, Mascots and the Oregon Trail

David G. Lewis, PhD

Over the last week I have taped at least two shows for the radio about my thoughts about Thanksgiving. Suddenly everyone wants to know what “Natives” think about this holiday. I think its a reaction to recent activities around Native American month and Indigenous People’s days. Indigenous people’s days have now become a big social movement with many cities moving to eliminate Columbus Day, and institute an Indigenous day of recognition in its place. This was a movement I was in the middle of in the 1990s at the University of Oregon, and more recently worked last year to begin … Continue reading American Mythic Origins, Thanksgiving, Mascots and the Oregon Trail

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Public Anthropology- Radio Shows KMUZ, KYAC

David G. Lewis, PhD

The following Radio broadcasts feature various educational and information shows about Oregon Indian History. Native America Calling Wednesday, February 27, 2019 – Indigenous perspectives on borders Thursday, June 14, 2018 – Political rhetoric takes a turn Tuesday, June 2, 2020 – Past disease outbreaks inform the current pandemic The Rewilding podcast, Episode 8 https://www.petermichaelbauer.com/episode-8-engaging-with-the-history-and-people-of-your-place-with-david-lewis/ KMUZ-Salem Indian education http://kmuz.org/willamette-wake-up-11092017-history-of-indian-education-in-oregon/ Your Salem Through the Years with Virginia Green http://kmuz.org/category/your-salem-through-the-years/page/6/ Willamette Wake Up 11/23/2017 — Thanks Giving Day Reflections http://kmuz.org/willamette-wake-up-11-23-2017-thanks-giving-day-reflections/ Grand Ronde Tribe Podcast Regarding the Willamette Valley Treaty, Podcast #4 The Podcast is here https://www.spreaker.com/user/smokesignals/ss-podcast-4-willamette-valley-treaty The Trails of Tears, Podcast #9 KYAC- … Continue reading Public Anthropology- Radio Shows KMUZ, KYAC