Despite using its name for the legendary Army helicopter since 1962, the federal government still hasn't formally recognized the Chinook Tribal Nation. One proud member and veteran is determined to ...

The Chinook Indian Nation’s champion for recognition receives high honor Tony A. (naschio) Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, was recently honored with the 2025 Indigenous Leadership ...

OLYMPIA, WASH—The Washington State Senate has passed Senate Resolution 8690, acknowledging the Chinook Indian Nation and its role in shaping communities along the Lower Columbia River. The bipartisan ...

WASHOUGAL – Sam Robinson is continuing his 2025 visits to four Washougal schools, bringing the history of the Chinook people to life for fourth-graders. His presentations recount the enduring legacy ...

Tony A. (naschio) Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, who was honored this summer with Ecotrust’s 2025 Indigenous Leadership Award, said in an interview that this recognition goes beyond ...

In mid-March a Chinook Indian Nation social media post stated that U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, had backed off of her promise to champion federal recognition for the tribe at the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Bones and sacred objects of Chinook Indian Nation ancestors are left on museum shelves without a legal path for descendants to bring home or bury. Chinook Indian Nation ...

The Chinook Indian Nation vowed to continue the fight for recognition that has lasted more than a century, looking toward Congress for next steps. From left, cultural coordinator Mary Johnson, Chinook ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mar. 11—Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, led the Washington state Legislature in honoring the Chinook Indian Nation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. OLYMPIA, WASH—The Washington State Senate has passed Senate Resolution 8690, acknowledging the Chinook Indian Nation and its role ...