The Long Return Institute
Research and guides for community life.
Independent research, practical guides, and methods for family life, Tribal participation, and community work. Rooted in Pit River experience.
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Choose the subject closest to what you need.
Returning
Homeland, ancestors, belongings, records, and what makes return possible.
Family & education
Care, school, training, and finding a first contact.
Government & participation
Pit River government, questions, records, and participation.
Community publishing
Methods for sharing checked community information.
Review & improvement
The Audit, public standards, and project review.
About this work
The Institute develops resources to help people understand the systems affecting their lives and participate more effectively. Christopher Knorr is its founder and current maintainer.
About the Institute →What you can use
Each resource explains what it can help with and whether it is available to use, a draft for review, or still in testing.
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