#yakama-nation

[ follow ]
fromHigh Country News
4 months ago

Forest Services pauses commercial huckleberry picking in Gifford Pinchot National Forest - High Country News

Huckleberries are a vital cultural and ecological resource, and we must ensure their sustainability for generations to come," Johanna Kovarik, Gifford Pinchot's forest supervisor, said in a written statement.
Portland food
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Benita Long disappeared. So why wasn't she added to this missing person database?

The disappearance of Benita Long highlights the continuing crisis of missing Indigenous women and the impact on families and communities.
fromHigh Country News
5 months ago

The true cost of the huckleberry industry - High Country News

We were taught to be quiet when we picked. Our family carries themselves reverently in the mountains where huckleberries grow.
Washington Capitals
fromHigh Country News
10 months ago

The Department of Energy promised Yakama Nation $32 million for solar. It's nearly impossible to access. - High Country News

Federal grant approval for renewable energy projects for the Yakama Nation is hampered by bureaucratic delays and inter-agency conflicts.
[ Load more ]