Native Americans lived in this state long before it became Oregon. How can we teach youth about Oregon history without including the voice of Oregon’s Native American peoples – both past and present? This general lack of knowledge about Native American people extends to curricula - thus Senate Bill 13: Tribal History / Shared History. Come learn about this profound legislative act that supports learning and understanding the Native American experience in Oregon: including tribal history, sovereignty issues, culture, treaty rights, government, socioeconomic experiences and current events.