FROM INNER JACKET:

In 1855, the SILETZ Reservation of Oregon covered over 1 million acres. By 1954, when the SILETZ tribe was terminated , their reservation consisted of a 36 acre tribal cemetry (sic). Termination was disastrous for the Siletz. For the first time, allotted Indian lands were subject to property taxes, few had the means to pay.

By 1960, most of the land had passed out of Indian ownership. With no homeland, the Siletz scattered. In the late 60s, Siletz leaders mobilized to regain their, federal relationship, and to reverse the disastrous effects of termination. With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the tribe was restored its federal status in 1977. The establishment of the 3600 acre Siletz reservation in 1980 secured the land base and resources necessary for the tribes survival.

Many other tribes are now federally recognized through the efforts of the Native American Rights Fund.

MENOMINEE TRIBE OF WISCONSIN

KICKAPOO INDIANS OF TEXAS

MASSACHUSETTS* GAY HEAD WAMPANOSO

PASCLA YAQUI TRIBE OF ARIZONA

LOUISIANA'S TUNICA-BULOXI TRIBE

NARRAGANSET TRIBE OF RHODE ISLAND

POARCH CREEK TRIBE OF ALABAMA

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