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Tawaquaptewa (Hopi chief)  — Research Starter

Tawaquaptewa was appointed as chief of Oraibi, the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in America, in 1901. He represented the Friendlies, or Progressives, a faction of the Hopi people that…

Tanana  — Research Starter

The Tanana are an Indigenous group belonging to the Athabaskan language family, primarily located in the southeastern region of Alaska along the Tanana River. Traditionally, they relied on hunting and…

Dena'ina  — Research Starter

The Tanaina, also known as Dena'ina, are an Indigenous people who historically inhabited the south-central region of Alaska, primarily around modern-day Anchorage. Their culture is deeply tied to the…

Tall Bull  — Research Starter

Tall Bull was a prominent Cheyenne leader during the tumultuous period of the late 19th century, particularly known for his participation in key events such as the Medicine Lodge Treaty Council in…

Tahltan  — Research Starter

The Tahltan are a distinct Indigenous group situated primarily in the Subarctic Cordillera of British Columbia. They speak an Athabaskan language and have a rich cultural heritage that includes four…

Sweat lodges and sweat baths  — Research Starter

Sweatlodges and sweatbaths, integral to various Indigenous cultures, serve ceremonial, social, and medicinal purposes. Traditionally, sweatlodges are dome-shaped structures, often circular, built from…

Swallah  — Research Starter

Swallah is a maritime Indigenous group from the Northwest Coast of the United States, specifically within Washington State. They are part of the larger Salishan language family and historically…

Suquamish  — Research Starter

The Suquamish are a Native American tribe located on the west side of Puget Sound in Washington State, with a population of approximately 890 individuals. They are part of the broader Northwest Coast…

Subarctic cultural area (Native American history)  — Research Starter

The Subarctic cultural area encompasses a vast region covering parts of Alaska, Canada, and extending to northern areas of Greenland and Siberia. It is home to three primary groups: Eskimos (often…