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Special Event

Nisqually's Foundational History: Medicine Creek Treaty & Leschi | Peak Perspectives:125th Anniversary Speaker Series

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Fee:

Free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 47.000000, -122.000000

Paradise Inn Great Room

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Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

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Description

To commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Mount Rainier National Park, join us and Cynthia Iyall as she sheds light on the history, identity, and lifestyle of the Nisqually tribe before the signing of treaties. Explore the profound changes in the landscape that precipitated these agreements and their lasting impact. Cynthia will provide insight into pivotal historical events such as the Puget Sound Indian War, offering detailed accounts of the treaty process and the controversial trial of Leschi, who faced charges of murder. With her wealth of knowledge, Cynthia Iyall will vividly recount the stories that have shaped the Nisqually people and their relationship with the land.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Mount Rainier National Park

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A stylized Mount Rainier set against a starry Milky Way galaxy

Celebrating Mount Rainier National Park 125th Anniversary 1899-2024
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