Indigenous Voices from Fort Nisqually

In our third episode, we wanted to learn more about cultural distinctions and inter tribal relationships among Coast Salish tribes in the pre-Treaty Era. We also discuss how these relationships were impacted by the arrival of non-native communities and the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854. Panelists include: Brandon Reynon, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Puyallup Tribe Charlene Krise, Executiv...

In the second episode of Indigenous Voices we ask our panelists how they first learned about the Puget Sound Treaty war and we discuss how the non-native telling of the war has shifted over time. Panelists include: Brandon Reynon, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Puyallup Tribe Charlotte Basch, Historic Education Coordinator, Puyallup Tribe Danny Marshall, Chairperson, Steilacoom Indian Tribe...

Episode 1 of Indigenous Voices Podcast focuses on the experience of being Native and how that informs one’s understanding of the Puget Sound Treaty War. Last year’s panel series presented new concepts and new ways to think about the war. At times, it challenged popular understandings of the conflict, which has predominately been told from a non-native perspective. In our first podcast, we wanted t...

In 2021, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum brought together a panel of historians to discuss the legacy of the Puget Sound Treaty War (1855-1856). With representatives from the Muckleshoot , Nisqually , Puyallup , Steilacoom , and Squaxin Island Tribes, as well as Fort Nisqually Living History Museum and HistoryLink.org , the panel introduced a new dialogue among diverse communities impacted by...