Broken Treaties (Full documentary) | Oregon Experience | OPB

For thousands of years, more than 60 Native American tribes lived in Oregon's diverse environmental regions. At least 18 languages were spoken across hundreds of villages. This civilizational fabric became unraveled in just a few short decades upon contact with white settlers in the 19th century.

In this "Oregon Experience" documentary, Native Oregonians reflect on what has been lost since and what's next for their tribes.

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[kahealanik]

As a Native Hawaiian learning about other indigenous cultures I’m slowly realizing practicing and teaching your culture to the next generations is the highest form of resistance

[mildlypsychotic]

I am a native part of the Nihankuotana tribe (federally recognized as the cow creek Bank of Umpqua tribe of Indians) and know all too well about the broken treaties of the United States. My ancestors lost our land, language, culture, and my great grandfather fought to get our tribe federally recognized in 1982. I'm proud of my native heritage and am proud to know my tribe is working on reviving the Takelma language once spoken by our ancestors!

[mattgrady]

I am 53, born and raised in Oregon, and remember being "taught" in very rough, general terms, the history of Euro-American and indigenous interactions from the East to West coast. I learned nothing about the history of Native people in the state where I lived, until recently. It has been illuminating, painful, and necessary.

[deaganachomarunacathasaigh]

I'm Irish. I feel for the Native Americans as it is a reminder of what happened to my people. A message to all Indegenous peoples. Do not ever forget your culture. 90% of Irish culture has been forgotten. The traditional hunting, fishing, sustainable living, home craft has been almost forgotten by most Irish people. Salmon, trout and the like were a big reliant in villages, 1 halibut could feed many families. We even had our own unique hooks, nets, baskets, fishing styles ect. Traditional Irish healing is basically dead aside from few elders who know it and pass on knowledge. But unfortunately the elders often lose their memories. Places like the West are the only ones who have some of it still around. And it's in dying numbers. So please don't forget your culture. It ruins a country and a people

[royschmidt]

Praise and honor to the endurance courage strength and hope of all of the tortured indigenous peoples. My heart cries for your ancestors. Peace & Love ❤️🧡💕🌸🌺

[heatherkaye]

Every single history teacher in the entire state of Oregon needs to watch this and integrate it into their curriculum. This is what needs to be taught in schools; the truth! And don't get me started on the reparations indigenous peoples are owed.

[missmoth]

I am Cherokee, Sadly my father passed away when I was very young and my mother and her family didn't want me to know about Cherokee's history, stories, past.
I read all I can I learn all the crafts I can.
I try to hold on to some a part of my history. I am glad that much more of the truth is coming out now.
I am glad some of the wrongs are being repaired but there is such a king way to go.
I hope the government doing pull a fast one again and things keep getting better and better.

[pandacookie]

Native American Indians are rich in sprit and strong and brave we thank the creator for lessons learned and life goes on

[anacasco]

Thank you for all of the information on the long long process you, native tribes of North America, have gone through... and SURVIVED as nations!!
Of course your cultures are NECESSARY today as examples of RESPECT among other groups and of respect FOR OUR PLANET!! 👍💞🍀

[rosebudadkins]

I am proud to be Lakota/Eastern Cherokee. I am an elder. Going up town with grandmother in the 50’s was painful. We were dirty red children. We had Wounded Knee twice. Free Lenard Peltier! The FBI lied and we died.

[nikkigstyle]

Native people are a strong and spiritual people connected to the land and nature by heart and soul and will forever be that way bless up🙌💞 live on Always 🍃

[jeffreyhinds]

The younger Indian generation must preserved their culture, their food, language and clothing design at all cost since these are your visible identifying part of identity.

[RobSoRandom]

I remember when my father 1st sat me down and told me about the Lakhota Sioux Indians. I was about 9 years old then he told me my grandmother who I never met was full Sioux Indian. She married a black man my grandfather. Who was half Indian as well. After hearing that I always wanted to visit my people. My father looks 100% Indian to most ppl. I always thought we were just black. Looking at the ppl in this video made mu heart fell warm. They look just like my dad.

[martinacruz]

This Story is a life time information from Generation to Generations, as to why it’s important to hold on to our Culture. Big thumbs up to the Women’s Role in keeping it’ strong.

[seanwhitfield]

There are no words to describe this crime against humanity. So much lost, it's beyond sad. I am very pleased that the culture hasn't disappeared and I pray it never does.

[ingermimi]

This is important heritage knowledge for all of mankind!

[AfrikQ]

American history is not made without the Native Americans. It's very good to see them surviving in their communities.

[lucasmn]

native people are advocates of nature, we should learn from them on how to comunícate and understand our planet, thank God they are still here, I am so sorry for all you suffered, forgive us, we love you.

[slac]

My auntie taught English at Chemewa for almost 20 years and said it was run like a military academy even until she was fired back in 2013. Almost no Native teachers left. It breaks my heart that even in 2022, Chemewa hasn’t changed 💔

[raymondhummel]

Wonderful documentary packed with lots of good researched material. A great way to learn more about different Indian tribes in Oregon.