Oregon

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

( – 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 … Continued

( – promoted by navajo) photo credit: Aaron Huey The Battle of Lost River In Part II, I had concluded with the Third Generation’s great … Continued

( – promoted by navajo) photo credit: Aaron Huey Ethnography Prior to contact, the Modoc people inhabited an area approximately 5,000 square miles in southern … Continued