Agreement With Chinook Indian Nation
Strengthening our shared commitment to the land
On Sunday, November 10th 2024, Chinook Indian Nation and Columbia Land Trust signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), launching an unprecedented partnership that establishes a co-stewardship model within ancestral Chinook lands. The partnership combines the Chinook’s rich traditional knowledge with the Land Trust’s commitment to sustainable land management.
“This relationship provides us with land access. It’s an important stride towards reclaiming Indigenous lands for Indigenous people, ” said Rachel Cushman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Chinook Indian Nation.
“This presents a remarkable opportunity to collaborate with the Chinook Indian Nation, who have cared for this land since time immemorial, and to learn from their deep connection to this region,” said Columbia Land Trust Executive Director Meg Rutledge.
Photos by Amiran White.