Standing as One
Produced by the Bonneville Power Administration
In 1953…
farsighted tribal leaders in the Northwest formed the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, and dedicated it to tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
ATNI is organized and chartered as a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation under the laws of the State of Oregon.
The organization sets out its membership and operating policies within its Constitution and Bylaws and ATNI Policies & Procedures Manual. Authority for management of the affairs of ATNI are delegated to the Executive Council by the members and further delegated to the Executive Board, Committees, and Executive Director.