Umatilla Tribes honor 170th anniversary of Walla Walla Treaty
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation commemorated the 170th anniversary of the 1855 Walla Walla Treaty during their annual Treaty Day celebration on June 13, according to Underscore Native News. Events included a parade, featuring floats and horses and tribal citizens in regalia, along with a Veteran’s Memorial Program, exhibits, lunch and a formal Treaty Day program.
Jeanine Gordon, special assistant to the president for Native American Outreach at Whitman College and CTUIR citizen, served as grand marshal. Gordon emphasized the treaty’s lasting impact, saying, “We are the treaty.” CTUIR General Council Vice Chairman Michael Johnson highlighted the importance of preserving treaty rights for future generations. The event was the first Treaty Day celebration since 2023.
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