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Ph. 1-360-293-6404<br>TOLL FREE 800-365-9062<br>FAX 1-360-299-0790 | Ph. 1-360-293-6404<br>TOLL FREE 800-365-9062<br>FAX 1-360-299-0790 | ||
*Official [http://www.samishtribe.nsn.us/ Tribal web site for the Samish Indians] | *Official [http://www.samishtribe.nsn.us/ Tribal web site for the Samish Indians] | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
==== Brief Timeline ==== | ==== Brief Timeline ==== | ||
1787: Charles Barkley encounterd the tribe near Strait of Juan de Fuca | |||
1855: Treaty of Point Elliott | |||
1870s: remained on Samish Island and Guemes Island | |||
==== Additional References to the History of the Tribe ==== | ==== Additional References to the History of the Tribe ==== | ||
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Frederick Webb Hodge, in his [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/indiantribehistory8.htm#Samish Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico], gave a more complete history of the Samish tribe, with estimations of the population of the tribe at various time periods. Additional details are given in John Swanton's [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/washington/index.htm#Samish The Indian Tribes of North America]. | Frederick Webb Hodge, in his [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/indiantribehistory8.htm#Samish Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico], gave a more complete history of the Samish tribe, with estimations of the population of the tribe at various time periods. Additional details are given in John Swanton's [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/washington/index.htm#Samish The Indian Tribes of North America]. | ||
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==== Reservations ==== | ==== Reservations ==== | ||
Lummi reservation | |||
Swinomish Reservation | |||
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