Tribes of Washington State

It is not easy to find information on Washington State tribal history.  Here is a quick video describing House Bill 1495. Many universities and OSPI have developed resources and curriculum for Washington classrooms. 


Tribes of Washington State

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Washington Map

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Seattle University

OSPI-lesson plans

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Eastern Washington University

"Must See Indian Country"

The First Thanksgiving

The internet has an abundance of information and research about the Wampanoag and Pilgrim Thanksgiving perspectives.  Below are many resources for personal research and classroom use.  


Information and Research

• Harvest Traditions and Thanksgiving-Dr. Kay McGowan
• William Gradford and the First Thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving
• Fourth Graders Study Lenape Culture
• Native American Heritage Days-MSU
• Thanksgiving A Native American View

Classroom Resources: The Wampanoag Side of the First Thanksgiving Story

• Wampanoags and Plimoth Plantation, Home of the First Thanksgiving
• Wampanoag Side of the First Thanksgiving Story

Classroom Resources: Plimoth Plantation

• Plimoth for Kids-interactive website
• Plimoth Virtual Thanksgiving Field Trip
• Talk Like a Pilgrim
• Wampanoag Recipes
• Pilgrim Recipes
• Plimoth Rock Reenactment
• Mayflower Compact-photos of the original text
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• More Photos

MAC's Fall Harvest Festival ( history, science, and more!)

Jack Nisbet, Spokane tribal elders, Friends of Spokane House, Scottish Highlander Club, David Douglas exhibit, who can ask for more? The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture will celebrate the fall equinox on Saturday, September 22nd. 

Time: 2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Cost:   Donate at least one can of food and receive $1 off of the admission price.

• Scottish Highlander Club Minigames, 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
• Spokane tribal elders share camas and moss bread samples, 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Jack Nesbit will be leading a nature walk from, 5 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
• The Campbell House will also be open from, 12:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.

More Information: 

http://northwesthistory.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-harvest-festival-at-mac-on-saturday.html

http://www.spokane7.com/calendar/events/28326/76285/

Columbia Kids Website

I have been waiting for the perfect time to read and experience the Columbia Kids website.  "A Salish Legend of Mt. Rainier" became on of my favorite Washington legends.  The village children want to hear a legend of long ago, but they have to promise to take a river bath in "exchange for the old man's story."  Also, there is a great article about Fay Fuller's climb to the top of Mt. Rainier.  Fay actually "pounded nails through the bottom of her shoes" to help with traction problems.  Columbia Kids is a great website for kids and educators!!

Copyright L.Hoxie

Northwest History: Early Missionaries

This week my reading has been more focused on the early missionaries. These  missionaries demonstrated a strong vision, motivation, and determination to overcome many obstacles. Many of these stories are filled with conflict and reconciliation. The primary documents are housed in library archives, but the collection overviews are very detailed.

Spalding Church

Catholic Missionaries:

Father. Peter DeSmet

Reverend. Joseph Cataldo, S.J established missions in Idaho, Eastern Washington, Montana, northeastern Oregon, Alaska, and California.  He also founded Gonzaga University in 1887.

• History Link

Father Charles M. Pandosy

Congregational Missionaries:

Reverend Elkanah Walker (1805-1877). Pioneer Congregational missionary in Oregon and Washington.

• Historylink
• Mary Walker
• Elkanah and Mary Walker Papers

George Henry Atkinson and Nancy Bates Atkinson

Methodist Missionaries:

Alvan F. Waller, pioneer Methodist missionary in Oregon. (1838)

David Blaine (1853)

Presbyterian Missionaries:

Henry Spalding was a Presbyterian pioneer missionary to the Oregon Territory. (1836)

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Marcus and Narcissa Whitman

• Whitman/Spalding Mission Party Arrive at Ft. Vancouver
• Narcissa Whitman
• November 29, 1847
• Nancy Jane Fenn McPherson Letter    

 Henry T. Cowley came West in 1871 to serve as a Presbyterian missionary to the Nez Perce Indians.

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More People:

William Hentry Gray

ReverendDavid Leslie

Washington State History: Traveling Trunks

Collecting objects and information for an "artifact box" or "traveling trunk" can be a fun activity for a class or family.  Grants help many agencies put together extensive traveling trunks for public use.  Most trunks are designed to be shipped to your school location.

Each year my 4th grade class designs a "personal artifact" box.  They are limited to eight items.

Traveling Trunk Programs:

Maryhill Art Museum-History Boxes

Yakima Valley Museum

History Boxes

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

San Juan History

Whitman Mission

Natural History Center

Olympic National Forest 

Alaska National Park Educational Sites

Idaho State Historical Society


Sample Artifact Box Parent Letter:

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