EXPLORELINCOLNCITY.COM 43 Photos Nathan Holstedt RESTORATION AND CULTURAL REVIVAL Still, the Siletz people and culture endured. They organized, advocated and persevered. Through determination and unity, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians regained federal recognition in 1977, restoring their sovereignty as a nation. Today, the tribe’s headquarters are located in Siletz, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Lincoln City. The tribe owns approximately 16,000 acres (6,475 ha) throughout Western Oregon and operates the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City. Construction is currently underway on Ghii Dee-Ne Dvn: A Place for the People, a 20,000-square-foot (1,858-sq-m) tribal museum in Siletz, where visitors will be able to learn about the tribe’s history, culture and ongoing vitality. EXPERIENCING TRIBAL CULTURE Learn about local Native culture at a powwow — an annual gathering with Indigenous dance, song, art and culture where everyone is welcome. There you’ll find Native food and art for sale, as well as special performances and cultural demonstrations. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians host two powwows every year. The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow is held outdoors in August in Siletz, and the Restoration Pow-Wow takes place in November inside the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City. Check out the tribe’s website or Explore Lincoln City’s website for more information on these events. Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Traditional Salmon Bake
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