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Great Basin culture area  — Research Starter

The Great Basin culture area encompasses a vast region primarily located in Nevada and Utah, extending into parts of several neighboring states. This high-altitude area, characterized by steppe and…

Grass Dance  — Research Starter

Grass Dance is a traditional men's competitive dance among various Indigenous American tribes, particularly those from the Plains region, including the Lakota, Crow, and Pawnee. It is believed to have…

Gourd Dance  — Research Starter

Gourd Dance is a ceremonial dance with origins in the Kiowa tribe, which has since spread to other Plains Indigenous communities. This dance commemorates a significant Kiowa victory in 1838 against…

Goshute  — Research Starter

The Goshute, also known as "Gosiute" or "Newe," are an Indigenous nation primarily located in the regions of Deep Creek, Utah, and Skull Valley, Utah. They are a mixed heritage group, rooted in both…

Gitksan  — Research Starter

The Gitksan are an Indigenous tribal group located in western-central British Columbia, Canada, primarily inhabiting the Skeena River valley. They share linguistic and cultural ties with the Tsimshian…

Gifts and gift giving in Native American culture  — Research Starter

Gifts and gift-giving play a significant role in Native American culture, serving as a vital aspect of social interaction and relationships. Historically, the practice of exchanging gifts was integral…

Ghost Dance Movement  — Research Starter

The Ghost Dance Movement originated in the late 19th century, specifically in 1890, based on the visions of Wovoka, a Paiute shaman from Nevada. Wovoka's teachings promoted the idea of a future where…

George Hunt  — Research Starter

George Hunt was a pivotal figure in the ethnographic study of the Kwakiutl people, contributing significantly to the work of renowned ethnologist Franz Boas. Born in 1854 at Fort Rupert, British…

Ganado Mucho (Navajo leader)  — Research Starter

Ganado Mucho was a prominent Navajo leader, born into the Tótsohnii clan, whose name translates to "many cattle." His unique background includes a father who was Hopi and captured by the Navajos,…

Gambling and American Indians  — Research Starter

Gambling has emerged as a significant economic activity among American Indian tribes, particularly since the late twentieth century. Historically, while some Native American cultures engaged in…