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Forced patenting  — Research Starter

Forced patenting refers to a historical process in which Indigenous Americans were compelled to relinquish their landholdings under U.S. policies, particularly following the General Allotment Act of…

Folsom (prehistoric site)  — Research Starter

Folsom is a prehistoric archaeological site located near Folsom, New Mexico, renowned for its significant contributions to our understanding of early human inhabitants in the Americas. The site gained…

Flutes in Native American culture  — Research Starter

Flutes hold a significant place in Native American culture, recognized as one of the oldest and most widespread musical instruments in the Americas. These instruments, along with rattles and hand…

Flathead (tribe)  — Research Starter

The Flathead, also known as the Inland Salish, are a Native American tribe primarily located in northern Idaho, eastern Washington State, and Montana, where they share a reservation with the Kutenai…

Flat Mouth (Ojibwa chief)  — Research Starter

Flat Mouth was a prominent chief of the Ojibwa (Chippewa) people, known for succeeding his father, Wasonaunequa, an infamous shaman and village chief. Unlike his father, who gained power through…

Fish and Fishing (Native American culture)  — Research Starter

Fish and fishing hold significant cultural, dietary, and historical importance in Native American societies, particularly across northern and northwestern regions of North America. For many tribes,…

Fire and firemaking (Native American culture)  — Research Starter

Fire and firemaking hold significant cultural importance in Native American societies, tracing back to prehistoric times when the ancestors of these communities first arrived in North America. Various…

Fernandeño  — Research Starter

The Fernandeño are a Native American group traditionally located in the northern areas of San Diego County and southern Orange County, specifically the San Fernando Valley in modern-day Los Angeles…