Leschi, Last Chief of the Nisquallies
1808-1858
Chief Leschi has left an indelible mark on the Great Northwest and Medicine Creek Nation. He is known for his tremendous leadership abilities that remain strong today in many of his descendants and tribesmen. Leschi Learning Legacy, L3, is following his lead and providing financial support to Native Students to encourage their learning path and upward mobility for a positive future. Many of these students are working for the tribes and bringing their knowledge and skills as a tremendous gift to the Tribes.
Chief Leschi has left an indelible mark on the Great Northwest and Medicine Creek Nation. He is known for his tremendous leadership abilities that remain strong today in many of his descendants and tribesmen. Leschi Learning Legacy, L3, is following his lead and providing financial support to Native Students to encourage their learning path and upward mobility for a positive future. Many of these students are working for the tribes and bringing their knowledge and skills as a tremendous gift to the Tribes.
”Whatever your future holds, do not forget who you are! Teach your children, your children’s, children and then teach their children also. Teach them the pride of a great people. A time will come again when they will celebrate together with joy. When that happens my spirit will be there with you.”
Chief Leschi of the Nisquallies |
Leschi Learning Legacy
Chief Leschi.
The Original Social Justice Warrior.
Inspiration for all Washingtonians to step into history and retrieve important values to apply to today’s lifestyles. Follow our Initiative to create a Tribe of Circular Economists who make a difference.