Restoration and Cultural Revival Still, the Siletz people and culture endured. They united and organized. Through ingenuity, courage, and hard work, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians restored their status as a federally recognized tribe in 1977, and became a sovereign nation once again. Today the tribe’s headquarters is in Siletz, Oregon — about 30 miles southeast of Lincoln City. The tribe owns a checkerboard of approximately 16,000 acres throughout western Oregon, and operates the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City. Siletz Dee-ni is the common tribal language, with an immersive language program being taught in schools. Construction is currently underway on Ghii Dee-Ne Dvn: A Place for the People, a tribal museum in Siletz, Oregon. Visitors will soon be able to learn about Siletz history and culture at this new museum. Siletz representatives testify in Washington, DC, to restore the tribe’s federally recognized status in 1976. INDIGENOUS HERITAGE PHOTOS COURTESY OF CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS 58
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