Overview
Lesson 1: Before the Coming of the Europeans
Lesson 2: Contact with a New Culture
Lesson 3: The Treaties and the Reservation Experience
Lesson 4: Stories as a Learning Tool
Lesson 5: Learning More about Western Oregon Indian Tribes
Extending the lesson/References
Encourage students to do further research and reading about western Oregon Indians.
Hang the historic photos on one wall and keep the display for as long as is possible so the class will be reminded of the lesson.
If possible, arrange a field trip to a local museum that has an Indian display.
Look for notices of pow wows and let the class know about them.
Websites
Kalapuya Creation Story:
HYPERLINK “http://archaeologychannel.com/” http://archaeologychannel.com/
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
HYPERLINK “http://www.grandronde.org/” http://www.grandronde.org/
Click on “Our Story”
Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians
HYPERLINK “http://ctsi.nsn.us/” http://ctsi.nsn.us/
Click on “History and Culture” on the left
Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
HYPERLINK “http://www.ctclusi.org/” http://www.ctclusi.org/
Click on “Traditional Culture” on the left
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians
HYPERLINK “http://www.cowcreek.com/” http://www.cowcreek.com/
Click on “Our Story”
Coquille Indian Tribe
HYPERLINK “http://www.coquilletribe.org/” http://www.coquilletribe.org/
Photos
Courtesy of the Komemma Cultural Protection Association of Yoncalla, OR and private collections of the Fearn and Stutzman families.
