The Coastal Salvish People

The Coastal Salvish people of Washington state and British Columbia have been fighting the same battles many Native American tribes have been fighting since colonization brought Europeans to North America. Facing prejudice and blatant racism the Coastal Salvish people have been attempting to retain and revive the unique aspects of their culture. Unfortunately even basic public education has proven to be a great foe to their beliefs as well as international boarders that separate villages which people belong to many of. Public schools in Washington and B.C. have been known to teach lessons that directly conflict with Coastal Salvish beliefs, so to hold on to their ideals and to ensure they are passed down the indigenous Coastal Salvish send their children to boarding schools that support their beliefs. It is a shame that public schooling is at a point where such a large group is feeling targeted and it is in no way ok that things have to be that way.