2. Life Prior to Contact

Learn about life in snuwnuwus prior to colonization. We cover daily life, social structures, gender diversity, and the important roles of Elders. Learn about Oral Traditions – how knowledge was shared, along with traditional food systems, trade, and governance practices.

Since Time Before Memory

Learning Objective
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Turtle Island
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Pre-contact North America
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Multigenerational Living 
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Matriarchal, Patriarchal, Bilateral Kinship Systems
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Gender Diversity
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Cultural Values & Artistic Expression
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Archeological Sites
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Food Systems

Fish Traps & Weirs
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Food by Season
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Economy & Trade

Long Distance Trading
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Coast Salish Wooly Dogs
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The Grease Trails
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Chinook & Chinook Jargon
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Knowledge Systems

Teachings
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Oral Traditions
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Governance

Traditional Governance & Laws
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Potlatching 
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Conflict

A History of Raids
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Learning Reflections

Learning Reflections
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