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Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Indian Nation
P.O. Box 151
Toppenish, WA 98948 |
Treaty
Treaty with the Yakama Nation, 1855
Tribes and Bands
- Kah-milt-pah
- Klickitat
- Klinquit
- Kow-was-say-ee
- Li-ay-was
- Oche-chotes
- Palouse
- Pisquose
- Se-ap-cat
- Shyiks
- Skinpah
- Wenatshpam
- Wishram
- Yakama
Located in south central Washington, today's reservation occupies 1.2
million acres
Religions
- Washat (Seven Drum)
- Shaker
- Christian denominations
Languages
- Numerous Sahaptin dialects
- Chinookan
- Salish
- English
Pre-Treaty Economy
- Fishing
- Gathering
- Hunting
- Extensive inter-tribal commerce; goods produced in Columbia Basin included
a variety of fish products and other foods, oil, white talc, basketry,
skins, furs, jewelry and artwork, cosmetics, feathers, dogs and horses
Tribal Economic Enterprises
- Yakama Nation Land Enterprise
- Recreational Vehicle Park
- Wapato Industrial Park
- Real Yakama Fruit Stand
- Production Orchards
- Mr. Adams Furniture Factory
- Yakama Nation Credit Enterprise
- Yakama Nation Cultural Center
- Yakama Nation Museum Gift Shop
- Theater
- Heritage Inn Restaurant
- Conference Facilities
- Library
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