The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians will celebrate a milestone in their history at the 49th annual Restoration Pow-Wow at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City on Saturday, Nov. 14.
The well-attended annual event features dancing, drumming and a large vendor area with products from native craftspeople.
The gathering honors the Tribe’s return to federally recognized status in November 1977, following congressional termination of its federal recognition under legislation passed in 1954. Restoration reestablished the government-to-government relationship between the Tribe and the United States.
The Siletz Tribe was the first in Oregon and the second in the nation to regain federal recognition through congressional action.
The annual pow-wow provides an opportunity to commemorate that achievement while celebrating the Tribe’s continuing culture and community. The public is welcome, and all dancers and drummers are encouraged to participate. This is a family event, and drugs and alcohol are prohibited.
Saturday’s grand entry begins at 6 pm at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, located at 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City. For more information, go to ctsi.nsn.us or call 541-444-8244.