For thousands of years, more than 60 Native American tribes lived in Oregon's diverse environmental regions. At least 18 languages were spoken across hundreds of villages. This civilizational fabric became unraveled in just a few short decades upon contact with white settlers in the 19th century.

In this "Oregon Experience" documentary, Native Oregonians reflect on what has been lost since and what's next for their tribes.

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