This fully asynchronous course examines the 2024 film FISH WAR by North Forty Productions and Northwest Treaty Tribes Media. 

Through an in-depth exploration of the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty, this course provides essential context for the film screening. Reflection questions will guide you in deepening your understanding of the experiences of tribal members in Washington State, helping you, as educators, to develop a new perspective and approach to equity in your practice. 

FISH WAR highlights the violent struggle faced by Indigenous nations to exercise their treaty-protected right to harvest salmon in the Pacific Northwest. The Protests led to a federal court case, U.S. v. Washington, that changed the way the state and treaty tribes care for the environment. The Boldt Decision in this case went all the way to the Supreme Court. 

Completion of this course offers the opportunity to purchase 5 clock hours in Equity.

Deadline: Participants must complete this session in Canvas by September 15, 2027.  

After September 15, 2027, you will no longer have access to this course and the film embedded.