The CH-47 Chinook helicopter, one of the U.S. Army’s most widely used aircraft, carries the name of the Chinook people. The Chinook Indian Nation, based in the Pacific Northwest, is not federally recognized. Federal recognition affirms a government-to-government relationship with the United States and access to certain legal protections, services, and resources. Sam Robinson (Chinook Nation), Army veteran and councilmember, told Military.com: “If you acknowledge us enough to put our name on your helicopter, why not formally recognize our nation?” The Chinook Nation was granted federal recognition in 2001, but the decision was reversed about 18 months later. Efforts to restore recognition are ongoing. — (via everydaychinook, militarydotcom) #Sovereignty