Originally Posted By: Lifter99
CM, I asked the same question as you. Is it a coincidence that there are a lot more tribes in WA as there are in Oregon? HMMM,


Tribes are all over North America. Some just have more rights than others reaffirmed in the courts. A little history for those that don't know.

https://www.nwcouncil.org/reports/columbia-river-history/indiantreaties/

What is interesting is how the treaties started at the Canadian border in Western WA, worked South, and stopped abruptly at Nisqually. So all the treaties signed north of there are what is in play today.

https://nwifc.org/w/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2014/10/understanding-treaty-rights-final.pdf


Edited by RUNnGUN (02/26/24 07:55 AM)
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