ARTICLE 4. The right of taking fish at usual and accustomed grounds and stations is further secured to said Indians, in common with all citizens of the United States; and . . . together with the privilege of hunting and gathering roots and berries on open and unclaimed lands. –Point No Point Treaty, 1855 What did this article of the treaty promise American Indians? They could start their own farms on the reservation. They could set up posts for trading food and other goods. They could live on any open or unclaimed land in Washington. They could continue to hunt and fish on their traditional lands.