Coquille Tribe
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The Coquille Tribe are a United States Bureau of Indian Affairs-recognized Native American tribal entity, based in North Bend, Oregon.
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[edit] History
The Coquille people were forcibly moved onto Siletz Indian Reservation lands in 1856.[1] In 1954, the U.S. federal government terminated its recognition of the tribe,[citation needed] but in 1989 the tribe regained its federal recognition.[2]
[edit] Reservation
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz, based in Siletz, Oregon (north of the traditional Coquille territory), recognize that the Coquille people are one of the tribes that make up their confederation.[3] The Confederated Tribes of Siletz continue to live on the Siletz Indian Reservation. In addition, by an Act of Congress in 1996, the Coquille Tribe now has reservation acreage totalling 6,512 acres.[2]
[edit] Economy
The Coquille Tribe owns several businesses, including the The Mill Casino • Hotel in Coos Bay, an organic cranberry growing and packing operation in North Bend, Heritage Place assisted living center, and ORCA Communications, a telecommunications provider.
[edit] References
- ^ Tribal History. Coquille Cranberries. Retrieved on 2006-10-08.
- ^ a b Indian Tribes in Oregon. Oregon Blue Book. Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved on 2006-10-08.
- ^ Kentta, Robert. Siletz History Part I. Confederated Tribes of Siletz. Retrieved on 2006-10-08.
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