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Mounds and mound builders  — Research Starter

Mounds and mound builders refer to the earthen structures created by various Native American groups across the eastern United States, particularly from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes, with…

Montauk Confederacy  — Research Starter

The Montauk Confederacy was a coalition of Native American tribes in Southern New England, primarily formed for mutual protection against neighboring tribes such as the Pequot and Narragansett. This…

Montagnais  — Research Starter

The Montagnais, part of the Innu people, primarily inhabit the Labrador Peninsula and areas of Quebec. Historically referred to as "mountain people," they have lived in forested regions south of the…

Monroe Tsatoke (artist)  — Research Starter

Monroe Tsatoke was a prominent Kiowa artist known for his vibrant paintings that often depicted Native American cultural themes, particularly dance scenes, drummers, and peyote rituals. He was…

Moneton  — Research Starter

Moneton was a branch of the Siouan language family that inhabited what is now West Virginia. This group is characterized by a lack of documentation regarding their language, making it difficult to…

Molala  — Research Starter

The Molala, also known as Molale, were a historically marginalized tribe that inhabited the interior regions of Washington and Oregon. Their language was distinct yet related to that of the Cayuse…

Mojave  — Research Starter

The Mojave, known as the Pipa Aha Macav meaning "The People By The River," are an Indigenous nation residing along the lower Colorado River since the 1100s. The name "Mojave" derives from an…

Mohegan  — Research Starter

The Mohegan tribe, originally part of the Pequot Nation, is a Native American group that historically occupied the Thames River Valley in Connecticut. Their name, "Mohegan," translates to "wolf,"…

Mohawk  — Research Starter

The Mohawk, known as the Kanyen'kehà:ka, are the easternmost Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy, primarily located in northern New York State and parts of Canada, including Ontario and Québec.…