Oregon
Plateau Indian Art
The area between the Cascade Mountains and the Rocky Mountains in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and Western Montana is known as the Plateau Culture […]
Oregon
Columbia River Stone Carvings (Photo Diary)
In a few instances stone carvings have been found in the archaeological sites along the Columbia River. Carved from the abundant basalt many of these […]
A Taste of Native America (Photo Diary)
During 2012, the Clark County Historical Museum in Vancouver, Washington had a display exploring the food and related cultural artifacts of the Native American people […]
Woven History, Part 2 (Photo Diary)
Old baskets are fascinating. They reflect traditions and skills, as well as changes to culture and lifestyle. They speak to us from the past and […]
Woven History, Part 1 (Photo Diary)
Old baskets are fascinating. They reflect traditions and skills, as well as changes to culture and lifestyle. They speak to us from the past and […]
Woven History, Part 1 (Photo Diary)
Old baskets are fascinating. They reflect traditions and skills, as well as changes to culture and lifestyle. They speak to us from the past and […]
The Pacific Fur Company
The Pacific Fur Company was founded in 1810 for the purpose of exploiting the fur resources of the Pacific Northwest. Half of the stock in […]
Dam Indians: The Dalles Dam
For thousands of years the 1,242-mile-long Columbia River has been central to the lives of the Indian people of the Columbia Plateau region. The river […]
President James Polk and the Indians
James K. Polk was the dark horse who became President of the United States in 1845. Polk set four goals for his administration and two […]
Centuries of Genocide: Modoc Indians, Part V (Termination Era, 1954-1986)
( – promoted by navajo) photo credit: Aaron Huey Don’t worry if you missed previous installments. This diary will serve as a stand-alone and as […]