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Hupa  — Research Starter

The Hupa people, also spelled Hoopa, are an Indigenous group residing in northwestern California, primarily along the Trinity River. Their population was recorded as 2,959 in the 2021 U.S. Census…

Hunting and gathering in Native American culture  — Research Starter

Hunting and gathering in Native American culture represents one of the earliest forms of human subsistence, where tribes relied on seasonal resources and game animals within a defined territory.…

Hump (Miniconjou Sioux chief)  — Research Starter

Hump, also known as High Backbone, was a prominent chief of the Miniconjou Sioux tribe in the 19th century. His early life remains largely undocumented, including details about his parentage or birth.…

Huchnom  — Research Starter

The Huchnom are an Indigenous group from northwestern California, specifically the South Eel River region, and they are one of the three subdivisions of the Yuki people, alongside the Yuki proper and…

Howling Wolf (Cheyenne warrior)  — Research Starter

Howling Wolf was a notable Southern Cheyenne warrior and leader, the son of Eagle Head, a principal chief. He distinguished himself as a capable warrior during the tumultuous period of the Plains Wars…

Hosteen Klah (medicine man)  — Research Starter

Hosteen Klah was a prominent Navajo medicine man and skilled weaver, born in October 1867 near Fort Wingate, New Mexico. His name, meaning "Left Handed," was given based on Navajo tradition, where…

Horses in Native American culture  — Research Starter

Horses hold a significant place in Native American culture, particularly following their introduction to the Americas in the late 15th century. Initially brought by Christopher Columbus and later…

Konieschquanoheel (Hopocan)  — Research Starter

Konieschquanoheel, also known as Hopocan or Captain Pipe, was a notable leader of the Lenape people during the American Revolutionary War. His primary aim was to maintain the neutrality of the Lenape…

Hopewell Culture  — Research Starter

The Hopewell Culture refers to a significant prehistoric tradition that thrived in eastern North America from approximately 200 B.C.E. to 700 C.E. This cultural phenomenon is characterized by complex…