Grand Ronde Tribes β Oregon
- Located in western Oregon, near the city of Salem.
- Comprised of several Native American tribes, including the Umpqua and Kalapuya.
- Operate the Spirit Mountain Casino, a major source of revenue for the tribe.
- Offer cultural education programs, including language classes and traditional arts.
- Provide healthcare, housing, and social services to tribal members.
- Engage in environmental stewardship and natural resource management.
List of Native American Tribes Recognized by the Federal Government
List of Native American Tribes: Federal recognition means that tribes have a special legal bond with the U.S. government, giving them access to federal help when needed. There are almost 574 officially recognized tribes in the United States, as listed by the Department of the Interiorβs Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Some members of these tribes, like Tom Cole from the Chickasaw Nation, have been elected to represent their states in the U.S. Congress. Tom Cole has been serving as a representative for Oklahoma since 2002.
Check the list of native American Tribes Recognized by the Federal Government in detail.