Brian Bull

Brian Bull has been involved in journalism for 25 years and has filed for National Public Radio, the BBC, and other broadcast outlets. A proud citizen of the Nez Perce Tribe, Bull mentors up and coming journalists of color through NPR’s Next Generation Radio Project. When not covering news in the Pacific Northwest, he’s either spending time with his family or looking for hidden patches of huckleberries.

Pieces by this contributor

Indigenous People Press on to Indigenize Museums

January 9, 2024

Indigenous consultants are pushing to decolonize or Indigenize museums and galleries for accurate identification, representation and repatriation.

How the Recovery of a Stolen Plant Helped One Tribe Re-Indigenize Tobacco

January 2, 2024

Tribes in Oregon are once again growing and using Columbian tobacco, a variety native to the Pacific Northwest that was all but wiped out by displacement from white settlers.

One Tribe’s Work to Restore Land, Water and Salmon in Coastal Oregon

December 8, 2023

The Siuslaw Estuary Restoration Project will include First Foods, place names in the Siuslaw language and ramps for tribal youth canoe trips on six miles of restored coastal habitat.

Two Years After Oregon’s MMIWG Legislation, Next Steps Unclear

The COVID-19 pandemic and mismatched databases confound efforts to address failures investigating Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Wednesday is a national day of action.

‘Moccasin Telegraph’ Finds New Life as Source of Vaccine Information

Once leery of federal health initiatives, Native Americans embrace COVID-19 vaccines as a way to protect communities and families.

Deadline to Spend COVID-19 Funds has Oregon Tribes on Edge

December 9, 2020

Relief money provided by the CARES Act must be spent by Dec. 30. With Congress fighting over additional stimulus, Oregon tribal governments are left wondering how they’ll provide services next year.

Census in the Age of Pandemic

September 4, 2020

The Census has long failed to accurately tally populations in Indian Country. COVID-19 is hampering attempts to fix that.

Allied Forces

Native American activists see purpose with Black Lives Matter.

Wildfire Season Meets COVID-19

In the midst of a pandemic, tribes adapt in their preparation for fire season.