How to Contact Us
Cynthia lyall, MLS | Executive Director
Leschi Descendant: Cynthia and her family descend from Leschi’s sister. She feels the responsibility to keep this story alive and well far into the future as her Great Uncle Leschi directed in his last words. She was taught well by her father, grandfather, and great uncles as well as other Tribal elders including Tribal Historian Cecilia Carpenter.
Tribal Elder: Cynthia has over 25 years of experience Tribal Administration, 12 years on Nisqually Tribal Council, 9 years as Tribal Chairwoman and has a tremendous passion for education & keeping the Leschi history. Her work in the Tribe included economic development, education and historical projects.
Horse Keeper: Cynthia enjoys keeping horses as a part of her heritage. Leschi’s efforts to ensure we were able to graze our horses is included in Medicine Creek Treaty. She shares her joy of keeping horses with surrounding communities.
Author: Cynthia has a Masters Degree in Indigenous Peoples Law from Oklahoma University. She is currently working on publishing her first book on Leschi history.
Contact Cynthia at leschilearninglegacy@gmail.com
Our Purpose
Share the Leschi History.
Medicine Creek Memorial 2024
Leschi Learning Legacy Honors All of these Monumental Moments in History. We invite you and your organization to join us in Recognizing these events in ways that are meaningful to you. Help us continue to tell our children and so on the story of Chief Leschi and Medicine Creek Treaty. #MCM24
170 Years: Medicine Creek Treaty Signed December 26, 1854
100 Years: Native American Citizenship Act Signed June 2, 1924
50 Years: Judge Boldt Decision Signed February 12, 1974
20 Years: Chief Leschi Exoneration December 10, 2004
A poster representing the Memorial is in the L3 Digital Libary and available for you as a free download.
Chief Leschi & Medicine Treaty History
We create professional, customizable content for your organization that is historically correct and culturally appropriate.
Let’s learn from this historical foundation together & apply it to our lives today.
Leschi Library
Leschi Learning Legacy is now featuring an on-line library full of information about Leschi, the Medicine Creek Treaty and all the related history of this historical time. This library has been created to answer the call to the many students, researchers, authors and teachers who call for interviews and information.
We have done the work for you. Peruse the library and keep coming back as we add more content to this special place.
Do you have content that may add value to add to the L3 Library?
Contact Cynthia at leschilearninglegacy@gmail.com
Let’s work together.
Schedule a Presentation for Your Organization!
Interested in Hosting a Chief Leschi & Medicine Creek Treaty Presentation with Cynthia Iyall?
Need Professional, Customized historical content for your organization or School?
Reach out to tell us about your group and what you would like to achieve with this talk. Cynthia can customize the information to suit your specific needs.
If you are interested in creating written materials for your organization or school, we can help prepare effective materials that are historically true and culturally appropriate. We welcome the challenge to create the perfect materials you need.
Cynthia has given over 100 talks on this subject over the years to teachers, retired teachers, historical community groups, legal community groups, elementary, high school and college students and more.
Reach us at leschilearninglegacy@gmail.com or fill out the form below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Speaking Engagements
Pacific Lutheran University
Nisqually River Foundation
NPR Radio
St. Martins University
Evergreen State College
Mt Rainier Park
Numerous classrooms, professional groups, non-profits and private organizations Medicine Creek Memorial 2024
Leschi Learning Legacy Honors All of these Monumental Moments in History. We invite you and your organization to join us in Recognizing these events in ways that are meaningful to you. Help us continue to tell our children and so on the story of Chief Leschi and Medicine Creek Treaty. #MCM24
170 Years: Medicine Creek Treaty Signed December 26, 1854
100 Years: Native American Citizenship Act Signed June 2, 1924
50 Years: Judge Boldt Decision Signed February 12, 1974
20 Years: Chief Leschi Exoneration December 10, 2004
Continue to check in with L3 to see how our efforts will Honor these historical dates with events that provide indigenous lessons for today while honoring the past.