Resources for Research about the Plateau

Whether you are newly learning about the Plateau or need a refresher, we hope these resources will support your research.

• Map, Context, Timeline, Takeaways, and Advice (go to PowerPoint here)
• Bibliography about Indigenous Plateau People and Histories (coming soon)
• Knowledge Holders from the Plateau - Native American Studies Spring 2021 Speaker Series:
  • Professor Michael Holloman (Colville) and Leanne Campbell (schitsu'umsh Coeur d’Alene) share a discussion of Plateau arts.
  • Leanne Campbell (schitsu'umsh Coeur d’Alene) discusses cultural tourism initiatives created and conducted by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. 
  • Professor Michael Holloman (Colville) discusses artists Clyfford Still and Worth Griffin, as well as the Nespelem Art Colony (1937-1941).
  • Dr. Melodi Wynne (Spokane) discusses Tribally-informed definitions of “intellectual property” and recommendations for protections of Tribal cultural resources.  
    
     

• Tribal websites:
  • Coeur d’Alene Tribe
  • Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
  • Kalispel Tribe
  • Nez Perce Tribe
  • Spokane Tribe

• Local Native organizations:
  • American Indian Community Center
  • The Native Project
  • Salish School of Spokane
  • Upper Columbia United Tribes

• Library and Museum Resources:
  • Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
  • Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
  • Wanapum Heritage Museum
  • WSU Plateau Peoples’ Web Portal