Contact and Consequences: The Making of Treaties Between Indigenous Nations and the United States Government

This class will take place September 26 and 27, 10:00a.m.-Noon, with Cindi Stiles. *Please note location change: This class will take place at the Lac du Flambeau Boarding School conference room.*

Over 400 treaties were negotiated between the United States government and Indigenous Nations in the 18 th and 19 th centuries. This course will address the how, what, when, where, who and why of treaties in this era, with a brief description as to what preceded it.

When did treaty making between Indigenous Nations and the United States begin?
What preceded treaties between these nations?
Why were treaties made?
With whom did the United States negotiate treaties?
How were treaties negotiated?
How did treaties affect Indigenous Nations’ lifeways?
When did treaty making end?
How are treaties honored today?

Although not a requirement of the class, participants will be encouraged to attend the Treaty Day in Madeline Island on September 30.

Instructor: Cindi Stiles

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