Treaty of Medicine Creek

The Treaty of Medicine Creek, signed in 1854, was an agreement between the U.S. government and several Native American tribes in what is now Washington State. It aimed to define land rights and establish reservations for tribes like the Snoqualmie and Duwamish. In exchange for land, tribes agreed to cede certain territories and accept provisions such as hunting and fishing rights. The treaty aimed to bring peace and outline obligations on both sides, but it also led to conflicts over land claims and sovereignty, shaping the future relationship between the U.S. government and Native communities in the region.