The Nisqually Tribe is a Native American tribe located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, primarily in Washington State. They are part of the larger Salishan linguistic group and have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional practices, crafts, and storytelling. The tribe has historically relied on the Nisqually River and surrounding lands for fishing, hunting, and gathering. In 1854, the Nisqually signed the Treaty of Medicine Creek, which established their reservation and recognized their rights to their ancestral lands. Today, the tribe is actively involved in preserving their culture and language, as well as managing natural resources and economic development through various enterprises.