At a glance
The basics about Klamath Tribes. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 501 Chiloquin Boulevard, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624
- Region
- BIA Northwest Region, Northwest Regional Office
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Language
Klamath
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Government
Tribal Chairman William E. Ray Jr.
- Elected
- May 1, 2022
- Next election
- February 1, 2027
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (541) 783-2219
About Klamath Tribes
Klamath Tribes is a federally recognized tribe in Oregon. The current Tribal Chairman is William E. Ray Jr.. Members can find help with housing, scholarships, community safety and justice and government services through the offices on record for Klamath Tribes. Languages named: Klamath.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Chiloquin, Tribal Chairman William E. Ray Jr., main phone (541) 783-2219
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Northwest Regional Office; Member Benefits Department and RED Program Manager and VR Services Counselor eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Northwest Regional Office; Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Opening soon
- Jobs Klamath Tribes Community Fitness Center Grand opening Opening soon
- Businesses
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Chiloquin
- News and announcements News and announcements: News and Press Releases
- Health Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services, Klamath Falls, (541) 882-1487, and 21 more clinics in Oregon
Help available near Klamath Tribes
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)
Housing Department U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Office of Native American Programs) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Northwest Regional (503) 231-6702 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Community safety and justice
Tribal police and public safety
KT Police Department Tribal governments (each Nation runs its own police or public safety department) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Northwest Regional (503) 231-6702 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Services and departments
Each card opens its own page on this site. Who it is for, how to apply, hours and contact are shown as the Nation's website states them.
Also listed
These are on the Nation's website, but it does not say yet who they are for or how to get them. Each opens a short page.
Indian Health Service facilities in Oregon
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services Health Center · Tribal 3949 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 882-1487 Under 1 mile This Nation's own clinic
- Klamath Tribes Health & Wellness Center Health Center · Tribal 330 Chiloquin Blvd, Chiloquin, OR 97624 (541) 882-1487 4 miles This Nation's own clinic
- Cow Creek Health & Wellness - Annex Health Center · Tribal 480 Wartahoo Lane, Canyonville, OR 97417 (541) 839-1345 76 miles
- Cow Creek Health & Wellness Center Health Center · Tribal 2371 NE Stephens, Suite #100, Roseburg, OR 97470 (541) 672-8533 88 miles
Nearby Klamath Tribes
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Health clinics
- Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services (541) 882-1487 Under 1 mile away
- Klamath Tribes Health & Wellness Center (541) 882-1487 4 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Klamath Tribes
Within about 20 miles of Klamath Tribes.
- All 3
- Business support and cleaning services 1
- Personal and repair services 1
- Other kinds of business 1
Business support and cleaning services 1
See all Business support and cleaning services near Klamath Tribes →Personal and repair services 1
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See all Other kinds of business near Klamath Tribes →Quick facts
- State
- Oregon
Leadership
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William E. Ray Jr.Tribal Chairman
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Marvin GarciaVice-Chairman
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Joseph Allen Jr.Secretary
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Brandi HatcherTreasurer
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Brandon TupperMember at Large
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Willa L. PowlessMember at Large
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Shawn L. JacksonMember at Large
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Leslie AndersonMember at Large
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Natalie BallMember at Large
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Ellsworth LangMember at Large
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Elaine GilcristSecretary
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Shakyla JacksonTreasurer
From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 501 Chiloquin Boulevard, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624
- Phone
- (541) 783-2219
- BIA agency
- Northwest Regional Office
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Housing Department(opens the official site in a new tab)
- KT Police Department(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Northwest Regional (503) 231-6702
- Education Department(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Member Benefits(opens the official site in a new tab)
- News and Public Information(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Klamath Tribes
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Northwest
About this Nation
- Treaties
- Klamath Treaty
- Language
- Klamath
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
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Office location
See the office location on OpenStreetMap
Pin from the U.S. Census Geocoder, using the office address on file.
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Klamath Tribes?
- The current Tribal Chairman of Klamath Tribes is William E. Ray Jr..
- Where is Klamath Tribes located?
- Klamath Tribes is located in Oregon. Its BIA region is Northwest.
- Is Klamath Tribes federally recognized?
- Yes. Klamath Tribes is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Klamath Tribes?
- The official website of Klamath Tribes is klamathtribes.org.
- What help is available near Klamath Tribes?
- Local offices on record for Klamath Tribes: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships, Community safety and justice and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Are there jobs listed for Klamath Tribes?
- Klamath Tribes has 1 open job listed on this page.
- What programs does Klamath Tribes offer?
- Klamath Tribes lists 2 programs on this page.
- Which languages are named for Klamath Tribes?
- The languages named for Klamath Tribes are: Klamath.
- What is near Klamath Tribes?
- Listed near Klamath Tribes: 2 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Klamath Tribes post online?
- Klamath Tribes has official pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
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Sources
- klamathtribes.org(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
Next steps
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