Chemawa: The US Government’s Oldest Operating Indian Boarding School By MacGregor CampbellNov. 17, 2017 12:19 a.m.Chemawa Indian School, north of Salem, is the oldest of four surviving government boarding schools for Native Americans.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:Become a SponsorTHANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:Become a Sponsor📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up