Salish Geography and Maps

It is important to know and understand our region and what it means to the Salish peoples. We will learn the traditional names of places in our valley as they were known for hundreds of years before the non-indians arrived and renamed these areas. We will explore and study the importance of each area. Explore the maps in the links. All resources are added below. We will use the books, The Salish People and Flathead Place Names.

• Salish Geography Name Places Map

• Salish Geography Cultural Place Map

• Salish Place names map of Montana

How to Create a Story Map with ArcGIS online

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCNVX4mQVlo

MAPS: Salish Tribal Indian Maps:

• • Pacific Northwest area: black and white

  • Territories in color (Flathead=Bitterroot Salish and Pend d'Oreille)

  • Pacific Northwest and Southwest Canada: Territories and landmarks in color

  • USA: Sliding Yearly map showing loss of indigenous territory.