Treaties with Tribes in Washington State - University of Washington School of Law

The federal government entered into seven treaties with tribes in Washington Territory. Each treaty included language securing to the tribes "the right of taking fish."

Treaty with the Nisqualli, Puyallup, Etc. 1854 (Treaty of Medicine Creek)

Treaty with the WallaWalla, Cayuse, Etc., 1855

Treaty with the Quinaielt, Etc., 1855

Treaty with the Yakima, 1855

Treaty with the Makah, 1855

Treaty with the S'Klallam, 1855

Treaty with the Dwamish, Suquamish, Etc. 1855 (Treaty of Point Elliott)