Charles Otis “Chuck” Williams II (1943-2016) was an Oregon-based professional photographer and environmental activist. Williams was a direct descendant of Chief Tumulth of the Cascades Tribe, who signed the (ratified) 1855 Treaty of the Willamette Valley, and for many years was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. In addition to his work as a photographer, Williams worked as publications editor and public-information manager for the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission in Portland, co-founded and managed Salmon Corps, and was the former national parks expert for Friends of the Earth. He also started the campaign for a Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, and his land donation is now the Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge. For much of his life Williams was based in The Dalles area, and by virtue of his work as a professional photographer, he attended events, festivals, and celebrations predominantly in Oregon and Washington. He sought out opportunities to document these events and his career flourished; in time, several organizations invited him to be one of their official photographers. Williams published the book Bridge of the Gods, Mountains of Fire: A Return to the Columbia Gorge in 1980, and In 1994, Williams opened his gallery, The Columbia Gorge Gallery, which was located downtown in The Dalles, Oregon.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community (CTGRC) of Oregon includes over 30 tribes and bands from western Oregon, northern California, and southwest Washington. The Grand Ronde Tribe’s federal recognition ended in 1954 when Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act, however, it was restored in 1983. The CTGRC advocates for tribe’s cultural resources (artifacts, materials, places, and practices) through its Historic Preservation Office, provides the tribal community a range of opportunities to engage with cultural knowledge through its Cultural Education Program, and tells the story of the community through the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center. Powwows are social events where dancers and drummers showcase their talent and the CTGRC celebrate who they are as a tribal people; all are welcome to attend. The annual Contest Powwow showcases the cultural celebratory practices of multiple generations and backgrounds within the CTCRC. Members enter competitions and receive crowns, sashes, and prize money for their performances.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community (CTGRC) of Oregon includes over 30 tribes and bands from western Oregon, northern California, and southwest Washington. The Grand Ronde Tribe’s federal recognition ended in 1954 when Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act, however, it was restored in 1983. The CTGRC advocates for tribe’s cultural resources (artifacts, materials, places, and practices) through its Historic Preservation Office, provides the tribal community a range of opportunities to engage with cultural knowledge through its Cultural Education Program, and tells the story of the community through the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center. Powwows are social events where dancers and drummers showcase their talent and the CTGRC celebrate who they are as a tribal people; all are welcome to attend. The annual Contest Powwow showcases the cultural celebratory practices of multiple generations and backgrounds within the CTCRC. Members enter competitions and receive crowns, sashes, and prize money for their performances.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community (CTGRC) of Oregon includes over 30 tribes and bands from western Oregon, northern California, and southwest Washington. The Grand Ronde Tribe’s federal recognition ended in 1954 when Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act, however, it was restored in 1983. The CTGRC advocates for tribe’s cultural resources (artifacts, materials, places, and practices) through its Historic Preservation Office, provides the tribal community a range of opportunities to engage with cultural knowledge through its Cultural Education Program, and tells the story of the community through the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center. Powwows are social events where dancers and drummers showcase their talent and the CTGRC celebrate who they are as a tribal people; all are welcome to attend. The annual Contest Powwow showcases the cultural celebratory practices of multiple generations and backgrounds within the CTCRC. Members enter competitions and receive crowns, sashes, and prize money for their performances.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community (CTGRC) of Oregon includes over 30 tribes and bands from western Oregon, northern California, and southwest Washington. The Grand Ronde Tribe’s federal recognition ended in 1954 when Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act, however, it was restored in 1983. The CTGRC advocates for tribe’s cultural resources (artifacts, materials, places, and practices) through its Historic Preservation Office, provides the tribal community a range of opportunities to engage with cultural knowledge through its Cultural Education Program, and tells the story of the community through the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center. Powwows are social events where dancers and drummers showcase their talent and the CTGRC celebrate who they are as a tribal people; all are welcome to attend. The annual Contest Powwow showcases the cultural celebratory practices of multiple generations and backgrounds within the CTCRC. Members enter competitions and receive crowns, sashes, and prize money for their performances.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community (CTGRC) of Oregon includes over 30 tribes and bands from western Oregon, northern California, and southwest Washington. The Grand Ronde Tribe’s federal recognition ended in 1954 when Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act, however, it was restored in 1983. The CTGRC advocates for tribe’s cultural resources (artifacts, materials, places, and practices) through its Historic Preservation Office, provides the tribal community a range of opportunities to engage with cultural knowledge through its Cultural Education Program, and tells the story of the community through the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center. Powwows are social events where dancers and drummers showcase their talent and the CTGRC celebrate who they are as a tribal people; all are welcome to attend. The annual Contest Powwow showcases the cultural celebratory practices of multiple generations and backgrounds within the CTCRC. Members enter competitions and receive crowns, sashes, and prize money for their performances.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community (CTGRC) of Oregon includes over 30 tribes and bands from western Oregon, northern California, and southwest Washington. The Grand Ronde Tribe’s federal recognition ended in 1954 when Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act, however, it was restored in 1983. The CTGRC advocates for tribe’s cultural resources (artifacts, materials, places, and practices) through its Historic Preservation Office, provides the tribal community a range of opportunities to engage with cultural knowledge through its Cultural Education Program, and tells the story of the community through the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center. Powwows are social events where dancers and drummers showcase their talent and the CTGRC celebrate who they are as a tribal people; all are welcome to attend. The annual Contest Powwow showcases the cultural celebratory practices of multiple generations and backgrounds within the CTCRC. Members enter competitions and receive crowns, sashes, and prize money for their performances.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community (CTGRC) of Oregon includes over 30 tribes and bands from western Oregon, northern California, and southwest Washington. The Grand Ronde Tribe’s federal recognition ended in 1954 when Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act, however, it was restored in 1983. The CTGRC advocates for tribe’s cultural resources (artifacts, materials, places, and practices) through its Historic Preservation Office, provides the tribal community a range of opportunities to engage with cultural knowledge through its Cultural Education Program, and tells the story of the community through the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center. Powwows are social events where dancers and drummers showcase their talent and the CTGRC celebrate who they are as a tribal people; all are welcome to attend. The annual Contest Powwow showcases the cultural celebratory practices of multiple generations and backgrounds within the CTCRC. Members enter competitions and receive crowns, sashes, and prize money for their performances.
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community (CTGRC) of Oregon includes over 30 tribes and bands from western Oregon, northern California, and southwest Washington. The Grand Ronde Tribe’s federal recognition ended in 1954 when Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act, however, it was restored in 1983. The CTGRC advocates for tribe’s cultural resources (artifacts, materials, places, and practices) through its Historic Preservation Office, provides the tribal community a range of opportunities to engage with cultural knowledge through its Cultural Education Program, and tells the story of the community through the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center. Powwows are social events where dancers and drummers showcase their talent and the CTGRC celebrate who they are as a tribal people; all are welcome to attend. The annual Contest Powwow showcases the cultural celebratory practices of multiple generations and backgrounds within the CTCRC. Members enter competitions and receive crowns, sashes, and prize money for their performances.
