Columbia Basin tribes

The Columbia Basin tribes are Indigenous peoples whose traditional territories surround the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest. They include nations such as the Yakama, Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Wanapum. These tribes have rich cultural histories rooted in fishing, farming, and hunting, especially salmon harvesting. They played a vital role in the region's ecology and economy. Today, they continue to preserve their languages, traditions, and sovereignty while actively engaging in natural resource management and treaty rights to protect their ancestral lands and cultural heritage.