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People are Dancing Again Film Collection, 1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
- Title
- People are Dancing Again Film Collection
- Dates
- 1976 (inclusive)19761976
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, including 1 film reel
- Collection Number
- OrSlTCC Dancing
- Summary
- The film, The People are Dancing Again, documents the reorganization of Siletz tribal members nearly 20 years following the termination of federal recognition and support for western Oregon tribes.
- Repository
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Confederated Tribes of the Siletz, Tribal Cultural Collections
402 Government Hill Rd
Siletz, OR
97380
Telephone: 5414442450
robertk@ctsi.nsn.us - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- Collection materials are in English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for preparing this finding aid was provided through a grant rewarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The movement for restoration of Siletz tribal status began in the early 1970's as tribal members started to reorganize with the formation of a tribal council, which held its first meeting on September 30, 1973 in Siletz, Oregon. Joe Lane was elected as the Council's Chairman and Robert Rilatos became Vice Chairman. Senator Mark O. Hatfield and Congressman Les AuCoin proved strong supporters, introducing the bill to the Senate and House of Representatives. In December of 1976, the Statistical Profile of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians was developed, revealing the socio-economic need of the community, which would benefit from the federal support that would accompany the restoration of tribal status.
Siletz tribal members gained endorsements and support from regional intertribal organizations, the Yakama tribes, and Oregon citizens. Other influential supporters included legal aid lawyer, John Volkman, consulting attorney, Charles Wilkinson, and John Echohawk of the Native American Rights Fund. One source of opposition were commercial and recreational fishing organizations, including the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, which fought to defeat the Restoration Act and revoke all established fishing and hunting rights. From March 30-31, 1976, Senate subcommittee meetings were held in which council members provided testimony. On November 18, 1977, the Siletz Restoration Act was signed.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The film documents the reorganization of Siletz tribal members nearly 20 years following the termination of federal recognition and support for western Oregon tribes. The documentary was produced to gather support for the restoration of Siletz tribal status.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Videotape copies of the film are available.
Preferred Citation
People are Dancing Again Film Collection, Siletz Tribal Cultural Collections, Siletz, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Siletz Indians--Politics and government
- Siletz Indians--legal status, laws, etc.
Form or Genre Terms
- Motion pictures