Lessons for Grades 6-8

The following lesson focuses on the structure of Tribes and their government-to-government with the United States of America. The importance of treaty history informs how the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe fought to protect their rights in the journey to federal recognition. The significance of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe teaching the public about their perspective of self-governance cannot be understated. Students will learn concepts and principles that build governance and determination for all federally recognized Tribes. Through this lesson’s activities students have the opportunity to find systemic issues that cause the erasure of Native American identities and history. These critical thinking skills will be applied to the history of the Fish Wars which is culturally relevant to the Tribes in Washington state.