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Daniel Garakontie  — Research Starter

Daniel Garakontie was a notable Iroquois chief recognized for his efforts to foster peace between the Iroquois tribes and French colonists in the 17th century. His early life remains largely…

Danger Cave (archaeological site)  — Research Starter

Danger Cave, located near Wendover, Utah, is a significant archaeological site that provides insights into prehistoric Indian life, with evidence of occupation spanning approximately 10,000 years. The…

Curly (army scout)  — Research Starter

Curly was a Crow Indian scout born along the Rosebud River in Montana, known for his role during the U.S. Army's campaigns in the late 19th century. He became notable as one of the scouts enlisted by…

Cupeño  — Research Starter

The Cupeño are a Native American culture from California, characterized by their patrilocal societal structure and intermarriage practices with neighboring groups. Historically, they relied on the…

Cuello  — Research Starter

Cuello is an archaeological site located in the Orange Walk District of northern Belize, recognized as the most thoroughly documented agricultural village from the Preclassic period of Maya…

Crow Dog  — Research Starter

Crow Dog was a prominent Brule Sioux war chief, born at Horse Stealing Creek in the Montana Territory into a lineage of esteemed warriors. He is historically noted for his involvement in significant…

Crow (Indian tribe)  — Research Starter

The Crow tribe, known as the Apsaalooké or "children of the long-beaked bird," is a Native American group of Siouan ancestry that historically inhabited areas of Montana and Wyoming. Emerging in the…

Crescencio Martínez  — Research Starter

Crescencio Martínez was a notable figure in early 20th-century Native American art, emerging from humble beginnings as a janitor at the San Ildefonso Day School. His artistic journey began when he…

Creek  — Research Starter

The Creek, also known as the Muskogee, originated from west of the Mississippi River and established significant settlements in Georgia and Alabama by the seventeenth century. The term "Creek" is…