Press Releases

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has announced a historic partnership to return ancestral lands to tribal stewardship. This initiative represents a significant step in the ongoing effort to restore the Tribe's connection to its traditional territories along the Cowlitz River corridor.

A coalition of Washington State tribes, including the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, has received a $15 million federal grant to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure across tribal lands and surrounding communities.

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has introduced a new Mobile Treatment Unit to expand access to behavioral health and substance use disorder services across the community. The unit will travel to underserved areas, bringing culturally sensitive care directly to tribal members and their families.

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia Land Trust have completed the removal of the Kwoneesum Dam, restoring natural fish passage and habitat along a critical waterway. This project represents years of collaborative planning between the Tribe, conservation partners, and state agencies.

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe held a traditional blessing ceremony for its new Mobile Treatment Van, honoring the vehicle's role in bringing healing services to the community. Tribal elders and members gathered to offer prayers and cultural blessings before the van begins its service routes.