This article published by the Associated Press recounts an overview and interview excerpts from Bernie Whitebear, a leader among many American Indian communities and one of the original leaders in the takeover of Fort Lawton in 1970.
This interview was conducted with Tracey "Turtle" Pittman, a Nez Perce Indian and daughter of an Indian activist who participated in the Fort Lawton Takeover event. Turtle was 10 years old at the time of the takeover, though she was not present for…
This interview was conducted with Joseph Utzler. Joseph has lived periodically in the Northwest for the past 30 years, making Seattle his home in 2013 and maintains an active relationship with the American Indian communities in the city and…
An article in The Seattle Times reporting on the rift between Indians and Washington State in the regulation and exercising of fishing rights. This particular article cites confrontation at Frank's Landing, a plot of federal trust property that is a…
An article in The Seattle Times reporting on the nonviolent protests occurring over the return of the Fort Lawton surplus lands to Indians in the City of Seattle. This article highlights comments from Indian leaders of the demonstrations and their…
An article by the Associated Press and published in The Seattle Times reporting on a shootout between the Tacoma Police Department and Puyallup Tribal fishermen in Washington State along the Puyallup River and the subsequent arrest of 60 people…
An article in the LA Times describing the contention between American Indians and non-Indian fishermen regarding fishing rights and regulation in Washington State.