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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 30 MIN

12,000 Years of Local History - 📍 Chinook Nation, WA

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Sam Robinson, Vice Chair of the Chinook Nation, shares about the 12,000 years of Chinook history in SW Washington and NW Oregon. His stories take us to the Cathlapotle Plankhouse in Ridgefield, up the coast on a canoe journey, and through millennia of visual art that's deeply connected to the land and this place we call home. Listen in to learn about the Chinook’s past, present, and their 175-year fight for federal recognition. 🗺️ Visit them at chinooknation.org or chinookjustice.org.👀 For pictures, video, and more, visit the episode page.🎉 This episode also celebrates art by Greg Robinson.⭐️  Thanks to our sponsor, The Bon Vivant Traveler! Mention I'm Into This Place for a discount on your travel planning. ⭐️  Thanks to our sponsor, Riparian Media! Mention I'm Into This Place when you reach out for a free 30-minute strategy session.Support the show👋 Sign up for our newsletter.📣  Share your voice on our Community Voices segment.📍 Find more at imintothisplace.com.

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Sam Robinson, Vice Chair of the Chinook Nation, shares about the 12,000 years of Chinook history in SW Washington and NW Oregon. His stories take us to the Cathlapotle Plankhouse in Ridgefield, up the coast on a canoe journey, and through millennia of visual art that's deeply connected to the land and this place we call home. Listen in to learn about the Chinook’s past, present, and their 175-year fight for federal recognition. 🗺️ Visit them at chinooknation.org or chinookjustice.org. 👀...

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