The Potawatomi Tribe were Native Americans who farmed in the summer and hunted in the winter. They lived in bark-covered houses and wigwams, and were originally from Michigan. They were pushed west by European settlers and eventually settled in Kansas and Oklahoma. The Potawatomi Tribe is a group of Native Americans who eventually settled in […]
The Yakima Tribe has 10,000 registered members and a 1.2 million-acre reservation in Washington state. They fish for salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon from the Columbia River and manage several rivers. They speak a dialect of Sahaptin and traditionally lived in earthen huts. The Yakima Tribe is a Native American group that has approximately 10,000 registered […]
The Sioux Tribe, also known as the Lakota and Dakota, originated from the Algonquian tribe. They resided in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, and were divided into four groups. The US government acquired their lands, leading to resentment and armed conflicts, including the Battle of Wounded Knee Creek. The Sioux Tribe is a large […]
The Quechan tribe, also known as Yuma, originated along the Colorado River in California and Arizona. The US military took control of the Yuma region in 1852, and in 1884, the US government established the Fort Yuma Reservation for the tribe. The tribe farmed, fished, and hunted, and lived in small settlements led by chiefs. […]
The Powhatan Tribe was a Native American group in Virginia. They lived in longhouses, farmed, fished, and hunted. Their villages were ruled by a powerful chief, and they had a peaceful relationship with the British until attacks began. The tribe was eventually forced off their land and onto small reservations. Some descendants remain today. The […]
The Nisqually Tribe is a Native American tribe in western Washington state. They traditionally fished for salmon and harvested shellfish, roots, berries, and bark. The Nisqually Indian Reservation was established in 1854, but the treaty was unfair to the tribe. They went to war with the United States in 1855 and lost. Chief Leschi was […]
The Yurok Tribe is the largest Native American group in California, historically relying on fishing, hunting, and gathering. They have a rich cultural tradition, but suffered greatly from disease and slaughter during the California Gold Rush. The tribe is dedicated to protecting the environment and revitalizing their language and culture, which is gravely endangered. The […]
The Klamath tribe, part of the Plateau cultural area, signed a treaty with the US in 1864, ceding their land for $35,000 and annual payments. They lost federal recognition in 1954 but regained it in 1986. The tribe is dedicated to economic self-reliance and cultural preservation. They traditionally lived by hunting, fishing, and gathering and […]
The Pomo tribe of Native Americans originally lived in California and had a large area of land under their control. Today, many groups are recognized by the US government. The tribe spoke Pomoan languages and practiced shamanism, with some later adopting the “worship of the Messiah” religion. The Pomo tribe is a group of Native […]
The Ottawa tribe is a North American indigenous group, part of the Anishinaabe, with populations in Canada and the US. The capital of Canada is named after them. The Ottawas historically lived in the Lake Huron region, and there are also Ottawa tribes in Oklahoma. The Council of Three Fires was an alliance with the […]
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is one of three recognized Shawnee tribes in Oklahoma, with a history of conflict and relocation. They acquired their present territory in 1872 and were federally recognized in 1936. The tribe has commercial and cultural activities, including a casino and language lessons. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is one of three officially […]
The Mohegan tribe was founded by Uncas after breaking away from the Pequot tribe in the 1600s. They formed an alliance with white settlers and remained allies of the British. In the 18th century, many Mohegan members converted to Christianity and founded a Christian Indian school. The Mohegan Tribe received federal recognition in 1994 and […]
The Cayuga Tribe was one of the original five tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy. They lived in longhouses, farmed, and hunted. Women made decisions regarding land and resources, and elected leaders. The tribe’s population was estimated at 1,500 in the mid-1600s. They sided with the British during the Revolutionary War and many moved to Canada. […]
The Zuni Tribe is a Native American Pueblo tribe known for traditional art, living in pueblo dwellings, and practicing agricultural irrigation. Their language is a linguistic isolate, and they follow traditional religious practices. The tribe is famous for its turquoise and silver jewelry and other crafts. The first European contact with the Zuni was in […]
The Blackfeet Tribe, also known as Pikuni or Piegan, were once the most powerful Native American tribe in North America. They lived in teepees, were nomadic, and highly regarded family. The tribe now lives on a reservation in Montana and is part of the larger Blackfoot Confederacy. Their social unit was the band, and they […]
The Chinook Tribe, located in the Pacific Northwest, had Upper and Lower bands and lived in longhouses. They traded extensively, relied on salmon for food, and practiced potlatching. They believed in a central god and animal gods, and had a vision quest tradition. They flattened their children’s foreheads for beauty. They were peaceful and hired […]
The Ute tribe, originally from New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, consisted of seven groups and were nomadic forest dwellers. The tribe was forced to relocate to a reservation in Utah in the late 1800s after conflicts with Mormon settlers. Today, the Ute tribe is found on three different reservations and has its own government, raising […]
The Huron Indian Tribe, part of the Iroquoian Indian family, lived in the north shore of Lake Ontario. After contact with French settlers, disease caused their population to dwindle. The Huron Confederacy and Petun people merged to form the modern Huron tribe, which settled in various areas of the US and Canada. Their culture relied […]
The Lummi Nation is a Native American tribe in Washington state. They have a rich history and culture, with a focus on family and respect for nature. They have integrated into American society while maintaining their roots and have an international economy. The tribe is committed to conserving the salmon population, which is important to […]
The Quapaw Tribe of Indians, historically from Arkansas, now reside in Oklahoma. Their language belongs to the Siouan language family. The Quapaw tribe signed a treaty in 1818 ceding much of their territory to the United States government and were subjected to epidemics, warfare, and forced displacement. The Quapaw Tribe of Indians – “Ugahxpa” in […]
