Welcome to the
Center for Tribal Nations
“Dreamt into existence for decades, the Center for Tribal Nations celebrates and catalyzes the power of Indigenous peoples’ cultures and presence on the river”
CTN Tribal Advisory Committee
The Center for Tribal Nations is envisioned as returning the historic presence of Native American economy to the Willamette
The Center for Tribal Nations will be a Vibrant Indigenous Hub
The centerpiece of a one-of-a-kind neighborhood. Built by integrating innovation, culture, arts, and science learning at the heart of the OMSI District here in the central city of Portland. CTN Offers Portland as a national and international model for supporting cultural expressions and engagement with Tribal Nations and Indigenous people.
RESTORE A PHYSICAL PRESENCE
The CTN will restore the Native community to the banks of the Willamette for the first time in 200 years in response to the history of displacement, disenfranchisement and cultural erasure. The CTN will also tackle sustainability, resilience, and inclusion challenges while demonstrating new approaches to sustainable and resilient buildings and infrastructure.
ESTABLISH A GATHERING PLACE
The CTN will serve as a cultural exchange and educational platform, as well as a community gathering space and cultural embassy for Native people and Tribal and inter-Tribal organizations in the Portland metropolitan region.
INCREASE ACCESS
The CTN aims to tackle social and economic inequity by providing a space for cultural, office, educational, health, and housing resources. It consolidates office space for Native, Tribal, and inter- Tribal organizations, resulting in better access to services and opportunities at a reduced cost to organizations in the region.
CREATE ECONOMIC IMPACT
The self-sustaining CTN will expand economic and social opportunities for Native people in Portland and the Pacific Northwest through Tribal ownership and investment opportunities, Native-owned businesses, new job creation, and long-term economic impact.
The Center for Tribal Nations Concept Designs
Returning to the River
Within the OMSI District, the Center for Tribal Nations is envisioned as a mixed-use multimillion dollar world class mid-rise building that includes office, cultural, educational, and commercial spaces.
It will be a consolidation of office space for Native, Tribal, and Inter-Tribal organizations that allows the Native community to enjoy the benefits of proximity, reducing cost and improving access to services and opportunities. The CTN will also act as a cultural embassy; a platform for cultural exchange and education about Native peoples, their history, and their perspectives on how to confront our shared challenges of environmental sustainability and economic inclusion.