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=== History  ===
=== History  ===
Federaly recognized Tribe
Ther are eleven bands of Indians that comprise the Upper Skagit Tribe


==== Brief Timeline  ====
==== Brief Timeline  ====
1974: Constituion and by-laws approved by the Secretary of the Interior
1984: Tribe obtained a small reservation 


==== Additional References to the History of the Tribe  ====
==== Additional References to the History of the Tribe  ====
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A brief history of the Upper Skagit Tribe is [http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1581.html available online].  
A brief history of the Upper Skagit Tribe is [http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1581.html available online].  


==== Reservations ====
==== Reservations ====
 
[[Lummi_Indian_Reservation_(Washington)|Lummi Reservation]]
 
[[Swinomish_Indian_Reservation_(Washington)|Swinomish Reservation]]
 
[[Tulalip_Indian_Reservation_(Washington)|Tulalip Reservation]]
 
Upper Skaget Reservation
 
=== Agencies ===
 
[[Swinomish_Indian_Agency_(Washington)|Swinomish Agency]]


===Agencies===
[[Tulalip_Indian_Agency_(Washington)|Tulalip Agency]]


== Records  ==
=== Records  ===


The '''majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies'''. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:<br>  
The '''majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies'''. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:<br>  
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*[[American Indian Vital Records Supplements in Census Rolls|Vital records]]
*[[American Indian Vital Records Supplements in Census Rolls|Vital records]]


===Treaty===
=== Treaty ===


*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/dwa0669.htm 1855] January 22, at Point Elliott with the Dwamish, Suquamish, Etc.
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/dwa0669.htm 1855] January 22, at Point Elliott with the Dwamish, Suquamish, Etc.

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Known as: Upper Skagit, Skagit

Tribal Headquarters[edit | edit source]

Upper Skagit Indian Tribe
25944 Community Plaza Way
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-9739
Phone: 1.360.856.5501
Fax: 1.360.856.7004

History[edit | edit source]

Federaly recognized Tribe

Ther are eleven bands of Indians that comprise the Upper Skagit Tribe

Brief Timeline[edit | edit source]

1974: Constituion and by-laws approved by the Secretary of the Interior

1984: Tribe obtained a small reservation 

Additional References to the History of the Tribe[edit | edit source]

A brief history of the Upper Skagit Tribe is available online.

Reservations[edit | edit source]

Lummi Reservation

Swinomish Reservation

Tulalip Reservation

Upper Skaget Reservation

Agencies[edit | edit source]

Swinomish Agency

Tulalip Agency

Records[edit | edit source]

The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:

Treaty[edit | edit source]

  • 1855 January 22, at Point Elliott with the Dwamish, Suquamish, Etc.

Important Web Sites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


Bibliography[edit | edit source]

  • Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives; Record Group 75, Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
  • Hodge, Frederick Webb. Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1906 Available online.
  • Klein, Barry T., ed. Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian. Nyack, New York: Todd Publications, 2009. 10th ed. WorldCat 317923332; FHL book 970.1 R259e.
  • Malinowski, Sharon and Sheets, Anna, eds. The Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. Detroit: Gale Publishing, 1998. 4 volumes. Includes: Lists of Federally Recognized Tribes for U.S., Alaska, and Canada – pp. 513-529 Alphabetical Listing of Tribes, with reference to volume and page in this series Map of “Historic Locations of U.S. Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Canadian Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Mexican, Hawaiian and Caribbean Native Groups” Maps of “State and Federally Recognized U.S. Indian Reservations. WorldCat 37475188; FHL book 970.1 G131g.
Vol. 1 -- Northeast, Southeast, Caribbean
Vol. 2 -- Great Basin, Southwest, Middle America
Vol. 3 -- Arctic, Subarctic, Great Plains, Plateau
Vol. 4 -- California, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Islands
  • Sturtevant, William C. Handbook of North American Indians. 20 vols., some not yet published. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1978– .
Volume 1 -- Not yet published
Volume 2 -- Indians in Contemporary Society (pub. 2008) -- WorldCat 234303751
Volume 3 -- Environment, Origins, and Population (pub. 2006) -- WorldCat 255572371
Volume 4 -- History of Indian-White Relations (pub. 1988) -- WorldCat 19331914; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.4.
Volume 5 -- Arctic (pub. 1984) -- WorldCat 299653808; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.5.
Volume 6 -- Subarctic (pub. 1981) -- WorldCat 247493742; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.6.
Volume 7 -- Northwest Coast (pub. 1990) -- WorldCat 247493311
Volume 8 -- California (pub. 1978) -- WorldCat 13240086; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.8.
Volume 9 -- Southwest (pub. 1979) -- WorldCat 26140053; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.9.
Volume 10 -- Southwest (pub. 1983) -- WorldCat 301504096; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.10.
Volume 11 -- Great Basin (pub. 1986) -- WorldCat 256516416; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.11.
Volume 12 -- Plateau (pub. 1998) -- WorldCat 39401371; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.12.
Volume 13 -- Plains, 2 vols. (pub. 2001) -- WorldCat 48209643
Volume 14 -- Southeast (pub. 2004) -- WorldCat 254277176
Volume 15 -- Northwest (pub. 1978) -- WorldCat 356517503; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.15.
Volume 16 -- Not yet published
Volume 17 -- Languages (pub. 1996) -- WorldCat 43957746
Volume 18 -- Not yet published
Volume 19 -- Not yet published
Volume 20 -- Not yet published
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