High School
Treaty of Point Elliott Unit | Pre-requisite for other units
This unit introduces the traditional ancestral lands and waters of the Suquamish People since time immemorial. Students compare and contrast Suquamish Tribe ancestral maps with current county maps, analyze Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman’s article, “A Change of Worlds”, the Point Elliott Treaty of 1855, and a “Chief Seattle Speech.” Students examine the competing goals of the Suquamish Tribe and the Federal Government.
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Suquamish Housing | Unit 1
This unit introduces the historical context for tribal housing policies and their impact on Native communities. Students analyze how policies have resolved or created conflicts in tribal housing on Suquamish lands, and research how the Suquamish Tribe builds community infrastructure through housing projects.
Educator Survey
Foundational Documents and Environmental Issues: Suquamish Fishing Rights | Unit 2
This unit explores how the Suquamish Tribe’s treaty rights, environmental stewardship, and sovereignty are connected to foundational documents and modern civic issues. Students analyze historical documents, investigate legal decisions, and evaluate the environmental impact of ocean acidification on tribal fishing rights.
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