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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…

False Face Ceremony  — Research Starter

The False Face Ceremony is a significant ritual among the Iroquois tribes, also known as the Haudenosaunee, which involves members of the False Face Society donning specially crafted wooden masks.…

Etowah Mounds and village site  — Research Starter

Etowah Mounds and village site, located in the Etowah Valley, represents the largest Indian settlement of the Mississippian culture, thriving from approximately 700 to 1650 CE. This site served as a…

Esselen  — Research Starter

The Esselen were a small Indigenous group from Monterey County, California, recognized for being among the first Native cultures to experience drastic decline following European contact. Their name,…