The branch of our government where laws are interpreted. Interpreted means to explain the meaning of our laws. This branch is led by the Supreme Court to decide if laws are Constitutional.
What is the Judicial Branch?
"Our elders tell us that long ago, our people made a treaty with the salmon nations: Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pink, Chum, and Steelhead. It was an agreement to always treat the salmon with respect, and to take care of their home, the watersheds where we all live" (1994, Excerpt from Tell The Truth). Name the person this quote is from.
Who is Billy Frank, Jr.?
Before the English language was forced upon the Tribal people, the Puyallups spoke the same stock language as the rest of the Salishan family of tribes that once thrived in the Pacific Northwest. There were many dialects spoken, and the Puyallup's language is known as ____________________________.
What is Twulshootseed?
In 1500 a Spanish explorer requests permission to take a boat and crew to unexplored regions to sail passed the end of the earth to determine whether the earth is flat or round. Confirmation is received of the request and the explorer ____________________ prepared his ship and crew to set sail to eventually reach the South American and Central American continent. The seaman eventually come in contact with indigenous people in this region bringing infectious diseases that occurred to Native populations and even deaths.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
The first territorial Governor of this state was Governor Isaac Stevens. The current Governor of this state is Governor Jay Inslee. This state government took away fishing rights from the Puyallup Tribe and other tribes to where the tribes could not eat, fish, or make money to survive. Protests of these fishing rights took place between 1960's-1970's until the Boldt Decision in 1974, where Judge Boldt ruled in this state that Indians were right: the treaties say they have the right to fish "in common with" everyone else & interpreted that to mean that Indians should have half of the salmon. In addition, that Indian Tribes should partner with this state in managing and protecting salmon.
What is Washington State?
This branch of our government is where laws are enforced. The meaning of enforce is to make sure people obey the the law. And, in our government the law of our land is the Constitution of the United States. The President and Vice President of the United States are a part of this branch.
What is the Executive Branch?
October of 1855 he went to the capital of Olympia, Washington to meet with the acting Governor C. Mason, where he expressed his willingness for peace and for his people to remain on their original river bottom homeland. No agreement was made with then Governor Isaac Stevens and this nation's Chief. Isaac Stevens took the original land away and falsely accused this Chief of murder.
Who is Chief Leschi?
Salishan is taken from the term Salish, which is used to name the various tribes that made up the original peoples of the Northwest Coast. The N___________y, S___________n, and other Salishan tribes. Name any one of the original peoples/tribes.
What is Nisqually, Squaxin, Puyallup, or other Salishan tribes? (Naming any one is correct).
Conflicts between European settlers from the East, French from the North, and Native Tribes across North America happened during these 7 years when many lives were lost. The French population would be overwhelmed by Native and American warriors, policy makers, and the European settlers would be considered victorious.
What is the French Indian War?
A territory governed by a distant country, often settled by citizens of that country. Or, a distinct group of people of the same nationality living closely together.
What is a colony?
This branch of our government is responsible for writing and passing all federal laws, consists of the Senate and House of Representatives, collects taxes, has the power to establish our Post Offices, declare war, and make necessary and proper laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
We are known as "generous and welcoming behavior to all people (friends and strangers) who enter our lands." Our people lived here thousands of years existing by the bountiful gifts provided by the Creator. Our Mother, Mount Tacoma, provided the water, provided the water that supplied our salmon. We were fed by the abundance of natures gifts: Salmon, shellfish, wild game, roots and berries. The cedar trees provided our homes utensils, clothing, and transportation. All of these gifts are part of our rich cultural heritage we have today. We are part of the Salish speaking people of the Pacific Northwest. Our particular dialect is lushootseed. Name this tribe.
What is the Puyallup Tribe?
In the early 1800's, the French emperor, N_________ B_______________, needed money to fight wars in Europe. France owned huge amounts of land west of the Mississippi River, from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. N_____________ sold this land, known as the Louisiana Territory, to the United States in 1803. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States! And, had quite an impact on the Native Americans who lived on the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Most Americans in the 1800's were Christian, believed everyone should live in cities or city-like towns, and forced Native Americans to live like this too or were forced to move to reservations far away and isolated. An example is when a lot of the Cherokee tribe died in the Trail of Tears.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
This event was between the British and the American Colonies when the British started double taxing the colonies for goods such as sugar and tea. The Colonies then boycotted the goods that came from the British and refused to pay the taxes. To protest, the colonies did this key event 1773-1774.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Before the Revolutionary War, there were thirteen colonies under British rule in North America. There were three main groups of colonies and they began to share characteristics based on their locations and people. (Hint: Name one group of colonies or all three).
Any of one of these are correct: What are the New England, Middle, & Southern Colonies?
C_________________s has the power to approve Presidential appointments, treaties, mainly writes and passes bills.
What is Congress?
A pivotal figure in the revival of Coast Salish art traditions. An enrolled member of the Puyallup tribe, and also affiliated with the Tulalip tribe, _________ carries the name Qwalsius, originally carried by his great grandfather, Lawrence Williams. The name has been translated in two possible meanings as the Lushootseed language spoken by many Western Washington tribes has become scarce. The first translation is “Painted Face” and the second is “Traveling to the face of Enlightenment.”
_____________ is a Native American artist producing work that is a continuation of the ancient art of the Northwest Coast first peoples. While knowledgeable and invested in diverse tribal styles and applications, his focus and expertise is the art of the Southern regions that encompass the many tribes of Western Washington and Southern British Columbia known as Salish territory. Shaun’s artistic career began under the guidance of key mentors in the field of Northwest Coast art including master artists Steve Brown, Greg Colfax (Makah), George David (Nuu-chah-nulth), and Loren White.
Who is Shaun Peterson?
If you could go back in time and join the Native Americans of the Great B_____n, the best time to be there would probably be the fall. That was when large numbers of small groups came together to share stories, dance, play, look for husbands or wives, hunt, and gather pine nuts.
What is Native Americans of the Great Basin?
The 12 Colonies gathered together to discuss the relationship with the British. (At this time, not yet Georgia). The found fathers of America delegate and decide on appropriate legal policy for the United States of America. Democracy and American Ideals are written out in The Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. This First _______________ _________ set the foundation for the legal processes of negotiation, land ownership, and leadership is agreed upon. Name this key event.
What is the First Continental Congress?
As Europeans colonized the Americas, they began establishing plantations. Cash crops such as cotton, rice, indigo, and tobacco could be grown on these plantations and required a lot of hard labor to produce the cash crops. Settlers in the English colonies of North America turned to this trade to fill this demand for hard labor with people from Africa. President Lincoln abolished this in the United States in 1865 under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
What is slavery?
The S_______________e is also part of the Executive Branch that helps to keep the President's power in check in the checks and balance system written in the Constitution.
What is the Senate?
"When Being Brave is the Only Option" by ____________________ She was born during the time of the 1960's Fishing Wars, the youngest of eight. Her mother was an activist and father who followed the path of his ancestors. They became the ultimate example of courage. From her mother came the passion of protecting Mother Earth and its resources. Her father gifted her with a deep appreciation of what it means to sacrifice for the needs of others. Truth be known, the American dream didn't include protecting the lifestyle of its indigenous inhabitants, which is how she learned to be brave at a very young age. You see bravery wasn't a choice, it was who you became in the face of adversity. She is an educator, storyteller, culture director, and a member of the Puyallup Tribe. Name this person.
Who is Binah McCloud?
The Native Americans of the 1800's lived across the western part of the continent, including an area call the P________u region. This region includes Oregon, Idaho, Washington, California, Montana, and areas in Canada. Native Americans tribes who lived in this region included the Kutenais, the Walla Wallas, the Coeur d'Alenes, the Cayuses, and New Perce.
What is Native Americans of the Plateau?
Separation from British rule is final and the United States no longer pays taxes to Europe's Monarchy. This is the birth of the United States and why we celebrate this holiday to celebrate independence from Britain in 1776.
What is July 4th?
The original ______________were Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Bay (which included Maine), New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
What are the 13 Colonies?