Kamiakin was noted as one of the main leaders of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation during the signing of the treaty of 1855.
Short Biography of Chief Kamiakin
Kamiakin: was born on the shores of the Snake River, later known as Washington Territory.
He was born 5 years after the arrival of Lewis and Clark
His father was from the Palouse tribe and his mother was Yakama
He had two brothers. Showaway and Skloom, both leaders
He raised horses and cattle in 1854
He was a gardener, enjoyed potatoes and other vegetables
He was one of the principal leaders of the Yakamas
He and others opposed the treaty
He and others opposed the reservation
He refused to accept any supplies or payments from the United States
Kamiakin died at Rock Lake in 1877
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