blank blank blank
Wellpinit
Wellpinit
spacer Link: Home Page Link: Students and Parents Link: Faculty and Staff Link: Culture Link: District spacer
red
backprinter friendly
Monday November 23, 2009    2:51 AM
blank
 
Questions and Answers about the Spokane Indians
 

who were the missionaries?
spacer

Both Catholic and Protestant missionaries made early trips into the area to help and to convert the Native Americans.

While missionaries were usually well intentioned, they sought actively to change the religion and some of the basic traditional practices of the people who had lived in the area for thousand of years.
The were one of the forces that broke down the traditional Plateau culture.










Last Updated
December 24, 2004
backtop


line
The Wellpinit School District serves all students on the Spokane Indian Reservation.
Our student body of 570 enjoys one of the most technologically advanced schools in Eastern Washington.
We take pride in keeping our students up to date with the latest advancements in education and technology.
line
6270 Ford-Wellpinit Road, Wellpinit WA 99040 (509) 258-4535
This website is currently maintained by Terry Patton | Privacy Policy | Copyright 1996-2008
blank