Acknowledging the Past
We acknowledge that the land on which we live, work, and play, currently known as Bend, Oregon, is the original homelands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, who ceded this land in the Treaty of 1855 while retaining regular and customary hunting, fishing, and gathering rights. The Warm Springs, Wasco, and Northern Paiute people have inhabited this area since time immemorial and are the original stewards of this land. We invite all guests and residents of Old Bend to honor and care for this land and acknowledge the full history of this area.
Honoring the Future
We can all take time to learn more about the land we live on. These resources provide one place to start:
- Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, History
- Museum at Warm Springs
- Find your address using the Native Land Digital map
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