Celilo Assigment

Celilo Falls Assignment

Exploration and Conquest

March 4, 2008

Due: Thursday, March 10, 2008

• Research at least 2 of the attached internet sites related to this issue.

• Write a brief summary of the information from each site.

• Next, write at least one question you would like to ask of EACH of the following:

  • A Native American person with ties to Celilo (such as Celilo Chief Olsen Meanus)

  • An Army Corps of Engineers Dalles Dam Manager (such as Head Spokesman Matt Rabe)

  • A US Congressperson (such as Senator Ron Wyden)

• Your question must include:

  • At least two pieces of specific background information.

  • Language that addresses Native peoples as empowered and hopeful.

  • At least 1 reference to the sites you researched (“According to site x, ...”)