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assimilation, colonization, General History, Grand Ronde Reservation, Kalapuya, Native Issues2 Comments

Promise of Citizenship and Informal Allotment at the Grand Ronde Reservation

David G. Lewis, PhD

In 1869 President Ulysses S. Grant gave a short inaugural address as he entered his presidency. The address briefly mentioned that he would support a path to citizenship for Native American peoples. “The proper treatment of the original occupants of this land–the Indians are deserving of careful study. I will favor any course toward them which tends to their civilization and ultimate citizenship.” (March 4, 1869) This short statement caused a storm of policy changes in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The policy change enabled the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to direct his Superintendents to begin preparing the Indians on … Continue reading Promise of Citizenship and Informal Allotment at the Grand Ronde Reservation

General History, Grand Ronde Reservation, Native Issues, Oregon indians1 Comment

Meacham 1871- Mill development and the rights of Whites and Indians at Grand Ronde

David G. Lewis, PhD

Albert Meacham has proven on many occasions to have been concerned about the tribes of Oregon. The Indian Superintendent for Oregon seems genuinely to be concerned about the welfare of the people at Grand Ronde,  and worked to develop the resources on the reservation. In 1871 Meacham visited most of the reservations and worked hard to understand their challenges. He noted where their resources were suffering and made bold proposals to the federal government to help the reservations. The following report and proposal from May 1871 addresses the status of the grist and saw mills at Grand Ronde and proposes … Continue reading Meacham 1871- Mill development and the rights of Whites and Indians at Grand Ronde