Makah Tribe in the Lewis and Clark journals | Lewis & Clark Research Database https://lewisandclarkresearch.org/key-figure/makah-tribe/ A digital archive of treaties, documents, artwork, and 360° trail panoramas from the Corps of Discovery Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:19:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Treaty with the Maha (Omaha), 1815 https://lewisandclarkresearch.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-makah-1815/ https://lewisandclarkresearch.org/treaties/treaty-with-the-makah-1815/#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:47:21 +0000 https://research.lewisandclark.travel/?post_type=treaties&p=52 This 1815 treaty was between the United States and the Mahas tribe to reestablish peace and friendship after the War of 1812. It stipulated mutual forgiveness for any past injuries…

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]]> This 1815 treaty was between the United States and the Mahas tribe to reestablish peace and friendship after the War of 1812. It stipulated mutual forgiveness for any past injuries or hostilities. The Mahas acknowledged U.S. protection and sovereignty. The treaty, signed at Portage des Sioux, renewed friendly relations between the tribe and the U.S. to their pre-war status. It aimed to solidify peaceful relations going forward between the Mahas and the United States.

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