Middle School
Treaty of Point Elliott | Unit 1
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.
Educator Resources
Educator Survey
Culvert Case | Unit 2
Suquamish is significantly involved in fish passage improvements throughout their ancestral territory, with a particular focus on East Kitsap county. This unit highlights one aspect of our tribe’s salmon recovery efforts focused on the reconstruction of culverts across our traditional territory. Students will be introduced to several important ideas, analyze maps, and engage in a timeline activity featuring key cultural, historic, and legal events. Our unit concludes with opportunities for students to take informed action, share their learning, and continue their collaborations with the Suquamish Tribe.
Part 1
- Teacher Guide – Part 1
- Power Point – Part 1
- Introduction and Map Activity Handout
- 33 Villages Map
- Map Activity Set 1
- Map Activity Set 2
- Extended Learning – What Salmon Mean
- Extended Learning – Salmon Homecoming School Days Student Workbook
- Extended Learning – Spawning Colors
- Extended Learning – wy-kan-ush-pumsalmon p.3-4
- Extended Learning – wy-kan-ush-pumsalmon p.16
Part 2
- Teacher Guide – Part 2
- Power Point – Part 2
- Culvert Case Timeline and Article Activity – Part 2
- Culvert Case Timeline Activity Worksheet – Part 2
- Extended Learning – Who was Chief Chico?
- Extended Learning – Who was Sam Snyder?
- Acknowledgement: Casey Schmidt Power Point Presentation
- Extended Learning – ATNI 2025 Schmidt
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