Food for my Family

[lakeowl]

This is for Liz who inspired me to write about my Native American History..for those of you who didn't load the previous level "Broken Promises", this may not make sense. Here goes...

Yes! Non-entitlement for our forefathers and all other indigenous native people was the prelude for taking what had been our homelands since the time of creation.

On March 2, 1853, President Filmore signed a bill creating the Washington Territory which included today’s State of Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana.

Major Isaac Stevens of the U.S. Corps of Engineers was appointed Governor of the new territory and he reported to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on "Indian" issues within his new domain.

On May 3, 1853, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs instructed Governor Stevens to find out what the Indians were like in Washington Territory.

Late in 1854, an historical five-day "council" took place with nearly every tribe from present-day eastern Washington State participating so that each tribal leader or Chief could mark and claim specific reservation boundaries for the individual tribes.

This council and dividing up the land was done purposely by the federal government so that no land would be for sale and no payments would be made to any Indians.

Governor Stevens carried out his duties by successfully negotiating: the Point Elliott Treaty in January, 1855; the Yakama Treaty in June, 1855; and the Hells Gate Treaty in July, 1855.

Governor Stevens met with Indian Tribes during his exploration for a railroad route throughout the territory and from those visits he devised a report, written only seven months after the territory was established, to the Commissioner, recommending the establishment of "reservations" for the Indians occupying Washington Territory.

In his report, Commissioner Manupenny of Indian Affairs expressed a concern that "contrary to natural rights and usage," the United States should grant the lands that would become the reservations to the Indians without purchasing from them.>

In 1854, Governor Stevens was directed by the Commissioner to negotiate with the Indians, "particularly in the vicinity of white settlements, toward extinguishment of the Indian claims to the lands and the concentration of the tribes and fragments of tribes on a few reservations naturally suited to the requirement of the Indians, and located, so far as practicable, so as not to interfere with the settlement of the country."

[Liz Mayhew]

Thank you so much for making this level for me.

What a bitter time for your people. A heartrending story Lakeowl.

This level was fun to play. Only one ghostie! - He was pretty scary though and got me by surprise first time. I was more careful when I knew where I was going.

Liked the trampoline and kaboom bit a lot!

Looking forward to the next in the series.

[jobec5]

Good morning Lakeowl

I just finished playing this level and enjoyed it very much. There is a true classic feel to it and I kept plugging away until I was able to cross over to where a spirit (of discontent) was waiting for me. But I persevered and was finally able to exit with all that I came for.
Back (way back) when I went thru our public school system here in the states, our history classes did not include many/most of the details which you are bringing to light. I applaud you and this effort and the time you are taking with this series.

Sincerely
Becky

[Lillie]

Hi Lakeowl - thanks so much for your story. I enjoyed reading and learning all about your Native American history - thanks so much for sharing this with us!

Just completed both your history levels - great fun! The kaboom/wood box/tramp jump was very scary! Managed to dodge the ghostie though - phew!

Looking forward to more - thanks!

[jcvalcar2]

I was able to complete both your levels as well. And I also held my breath jumping near the Kaboom, but I wasn't so fortunate with the ghost. He won a few times

Thank you for sharing this with us and for this nice adventure

[rescuefire]

This is a toughy for me, I'll have to try again later. Nicely done though.

I'm glad you can share your story with so many people from all over the world that may not know the plight of your ancestors.

[rescuefire]

Hey I got it without any help! ::doin' the happy dance::

Took awhile to figure out that what to do with that box in order to get into that lava area then I got out with the gold....well after one time of being 1 coin short grrrrrr

Nice level, I sure hope you make more.