Modoc Nation of Oklahoma Acquires Land for Ancestral Homeland Restoration
What happened
The Modoc Nation of Oklahoma has purchased over 3,000 acres in Siskiyou and Modoc counties to reconnect descendants of people exiled after the Modoc War with their ancestral homeland. Additionally, St. Vincent de Paul has added 10 factory-built homes near Cottage Grove, which were built by HOPE Homes in Eugene. California funding is supporting plans for the Modoc Nation of Oklahoma to purchase another 874 acres.
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Why it matters
The land purchases support habitat restoration efforts, while the affordable housing project contributes to local construction trades training. The Modoc Nation of Oklahoma is restoring habitat and reviving cultural connections on the purchased land.
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Who's involved
- OklahomaThe state where the Modoc Nation of Oklahoma is located.
- Modoc WarThe historical conflict related to the descendants being reconnected to their homeland.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- OklahomaSpeculative
The construction industry in Oklahoma might see increased demand for workers trained in construction trades due to the affordable housing project.