In the past, each Chinook village was led by its own local chief or headman, who was always a high-ranking clan leader. Today, the Chinook Indians are governed by a tribal council elected by all the people. They live on a reservation, which is land that belongs to them and is under their control. The Chinook Nation has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country. However, the Chinooks are also US citizens and must obey American law.
no - peaceful
Lewis and Clark
Chinook people are not plateau people. Traditionally, Chinooks live along the Columbia River and around Willapa Bay.
Yes and No....The Chinooks were recognized until the 1950s. The relationship between the Chinooks and the US government was terminated in the the Oregon Termination Act. The Chinook got recognized again the late 1990s but it was stripped when George W. Bush took office in 2000. They are still working to regain their rightful status today.
The first Chinook people hatched from thunder bird eggs in the time when the animals thought they were people. The Chinook people have been a tribe for 10,000 years... and still are!
the Chinook tribe lived in longhouses made out of wood.
no
Elk and deer mostly.
the Chinook tribe lived in longhouses made out of wood.
no - peaceful
potlatch
In longhouses
Lewis and Clark
yes
this doesn't answer my question
to travel
The Chinook Indians have always resided in the lower Columbia River region and always will. The Chinook Tribe is alive and well.