Parent Guide > Agreement Between the U.S. and the Spokane Indians

This week in class, we’re reading "Agreement Between the U.S. and the Spokane Indians" by Digital Public Library of America.

The "Agreement Between the U.S. and the Spokane Indians" outlines the parameters of the Spokane Indians' relocation to the Coeur d'Alene Reservation.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "What is fair?", and "How can we achieve peace?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this legal document at home:
  • What was "Agreement Between the U.S. and the Spokane Indians" about?
  • What did you learn about America?
  • What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
  • What did you learn about War & Peace?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • '1989 – American Indian Activist Russell Means testifies at Senate Hearing '
  • '“We Are Still Here” --- A Documentary on Today’s Young Native Americans'