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Native American prehistory—Northeast  — Research Starter

Native American prehistory in the Northeast Woodlands is characterized by the rich cultural heritage of various Indigenous groups, primarily those speaking Algonquian and Iroquoian languages. Evidence…

Kalispel  — Research Starter

Kalispel, also known as the Pend d'Oreilles, are a Native American group situated in the Columbia River basin, primarily in northern Idaho and western Montana. They are recognized as part of the…

Kalapuya  — Research Starter

The Kalapuya, also known as Calapooya, were a group of approximately thirteen autonomous tribes situated in the Northwest Coast cultural area of what is now Oregon. These tribes were characterized by…

Kachinas  — Research Starter

Kachinas are significant spiritual entities found in Puebloan cultures of the Southwestern United States, particularly among the Hopi and Zuni tribes. The term "kachina" encompasses three meanings: a…

Julián Martínez  — Research Starter

Julián Martínez was a prominent figure in the early 20th-century pottery scene, hailing from San Ildefonso Pueblo. He played a vital role in the excavation efforts at Tyuonyi and Frijoles Canyon,…

Juaneño  — Research Starter

The Juaneño, also known as the Acjachemen, are an Indigenous people primarily located in the San Juan and San Mateo River drainages of Southern California. Historically, they lived in autonomous…

Juan Antonio  — Research Starter

Juan Antonio was a prominent leader of the Cahuilla tribe in Southern California during the mid-19th century. His leadership emerged during a tumultuous period marked by the arrival of various groups,…

Josiah Francis  — Research Starter

Josiah Francis was a prominent figure in the early 19th-century interactions between Native American tribes and American forces, primarily associated with the Red Stick Creeks and the Seminoles. His…

Joseph Renville  — Research Starter

Joseph Renville was a significant figure in early 19th-century Minnesota, known for his diverse heritage as the son of a French trader and a Sioux woman. Raised in an Indian village, Renville received…