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Determined People, Inspired Stories

Indigenous, Salmon

April 14, 2026

A half-century ago, the Indigenous Tsimshian village of Metlakatla, in Southeast Alaska, preserved its reservation when others in Alaska were terminated. Today, the reserve sustains a thriving fishing industry — and the tribe is fighting in court to expand its territory.

By: Nathaniel Herz

From Magic Canoe, Environment, Indigenous

April 9, 2026

Magic Canoe was on the ground for one of the largest ecocultural events of the year in Salmon Nation, which brought thousands of changemakers and creatives together last month in Berkeley, California. Here’s what we found.

By: Soraya Matos, Words and Photography

Indigenous

April 7, 2026

Fred L. Mitchell transfers his collection of Columbia River Plateau tribal artifacts to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Tamástslikt Cultural Institute.

By: Beau Glynn via Confederated Umatilla Journal

What Works, Housing, Video

April 5, 2026

Watch Erick Serpas Ventura explain his planet-friendly method of house ‘deconstruction.’

By: Josh Kozelj and Quinn Kelly

Coastal Communities/Marine, From Magic Canoe

March 31, 2026

Five “tombolo” poems from the shifting lands of the in-between.

By: Sam Olson

The Great Bear: Photography from British Columbia’s Central Coast

Words & Photography by:
Owen Perry

Upcoming Events

Change comes through connection. On the ground. In person. Together. Take a look at our list of local events and join us to celebrate and co-create lasting solutions within Salmon Nation.

Events

February 24, 2026 –
April 21, 2026

The series examines forestry's shift since the 1970s from a primarily production-oriented enterprise, or one of conservation, to one centered on multifunctional landscapes, ecological resilience, and diverse social values.

Events

April 23, 2026

Stories of Climate Solutions from Grist at San Francisco Climate Week

Events

September 15, 2026 –
September 19, 2026

After more than a decade, the Turtle Island Bioregional Congress (TIBC) is returning, this time to the Cascadia Bioregion, in Vernonia, Oregon.

Grab a paddle. It’s time to work together.

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