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For Module 2, I reviewed the web resource Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve.  The Hibulb Cultural Center was created to preserve the history and culture of the Tualip Tribes and other tribes from the area.  The main gallery of the cultural center is home to interactive displays that provide a look into the lives of the smaller bands that make up the Tulalip Tribe. Some of the past exhibits from the cultural exhibit include an exhibit about the Tulalip Indian Fair which was held on the reservation from 1915-1927 and was an attempt of the United States Government to assimilate the Natives into the culture of American people wanting to teach them to be farmers rather than hunters and gatherers.  Another exhibit was Project 562 that displayed 562 portraits of Natives that were meant to protect the sacred beliefs. The purpose of this exhibit was to diminish stereotypes and to build bridges between the Natives and others by showing people from all different tribal nations.  
There is a gallery dedicated to those of the Tulalip Tribe who served the country in the armed forces. This gallery focuses on the warrior spirit that compelled these men and women to join the armed forces and served in both times of peace and conflict even after facing racism and abandonment after returning home.
I believe this resource has been provided so that we can look at different forms of art and culture that have been part of the Native Americans lives as well as seeing what steps have been taken in order to try and preserve some of the different tribes cultures and ways of living.  



Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve. Retrieved from: https://www.hibulbculturalcenter.org/

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  1. EnriqueJune 25, 2019 at 1:58 PM

    Hi,

    I was able to find some interesting facts regarding the Tulalip tribe in our text. According to Treuer, the tribe come from the Coast Salishan language family and their heritage language is Lushootseed. The tribe signed the Point Elliot Treaty in 1855, which ceded most of their land and consolidated them on their current reservation in Washington along with some of the Snoqualmie people. The lower Skagit were relocated to Tulalip in 1873 by executive order (Treuer PG-255). Apart from learning more about different tribes and their history, I believe that it’s very important for others to know about the existence of these educational institutions. They will prove knowledge, facts, and the individual can rest assure that the information he or she obtained is accredited.

    Work Cited

    Treuer, Anton. Atlas of Indian Nations. National Geographic, 2014.

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  2. AnonymousJune 29, 2019 at 10:35 PM

    Hi there,

    I appreciate you sharing this resource in detail. I looked it over very briefly, but didn't dive very deeply into it. I think it's so interesting to see how Native people contend with the roots of a country that had no second thoughts to colonize their own people, with a desire to serve in the United States Army. I’m sure that exhibition is fascinating to see in-person.

    Of course, there’s always nuance, so while it’s easy for me to feel confused/judge, it’s always wise to practice reflexive thinking and dig a little deeper. Though this article can’t speak for all Native Americans who serve in the armed forces, “Why Native Americans fight and die for same US army that slew their ancestors” provides a bit of insight. It turns out that Native Americans “. . . form a portion of the US active duty forces (1.7%) that is twice as large as their proportion of the US population (0.8%)” (Pilkington). Virginia Jim, a Navajo woman, who lost her son in the US war against the Middle East shares the complexities of all of this. “At times, Jim says, she has been furious with the US military and its leaders for taking her son’s life. But she quickly reminds herself of what her son always used to tell her. ‘They are the ones who sign my cheque Mom, they are the ones who help me support my family’ (Pilkington).

    Anyway, I felt that as something interesting that jumped out to me and something I find myself thinking about a lot. Thanks again for sharing.

    Works Cited

    Pilkington, Ed. “Why Native Americans Fight and Die for Same US Army That Slew Their Ancestors.” The Guardian, 6 Sept. 2011. www.theguardian.com, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/sep/06/native-americans-fighting-us-military.

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  3. Lawrence S.June 30, 2019 at 12:41 PM

    I was reviewing the website and was moved by their definition of a cultural warrior. That a cultural warrior is not just a fighter and defender, but a caregiver and caretaker. I find this inspirational, especially about defending traditional values and the nation's values. I think these are traits and values everyone needs to have.

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