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Dull Knife (soldier chief)  — Research Starter

Dull Knife, also known as Tah-me-la-pash-me, was a prominent chief of the Northern Cheyenne, recognized for his leadership during significant conflicts with U.S. troops in the 19th century. He gained…

Drums in Native American culture  — Research Starter

Drums hold a significant place in Native American culture, serving various purposes across different tribes. They often accompany singing, although the rhythms of the drums and vocals may not always…

Donnaconna  — Research Starter

Donnaconna was the chief of the Iroquoian village of Stadacona, located near present-day Quebec City, during the early 16th century. He gained historical significance through his interactions with…

Dohasan (chief)  — Research Starter

Dohasan was a prominent chief of the Kiowa tribe, known for his leadership and unifying efforts following the tribe's defeat by the Osage in 1833. After taking over from the deposed chief Adate, he…

Dogs in Native American culture  — Research Starter

Dogs have played a significant role in Native American culture, with their history tracing back to their domestication from wolves in Asia, arriving in the Americas between 40,000 and 15,000 years…

Dogrib  — Research Starter

Dogrib, now known as Tłı̨chǫ or Tåîchô, is a group belonging to the Northeastern Athabaskan language family located in the Subarctic region of Canada, specifically in the Northwest Territories. The…

Desert Culture  — Research Starter

Desert culture refers to a historical tradition of small, mobile hunting and gathering populations that adapted to the arid environments of western North America, beginning around 7000 B.C.E. This…

Dennis Wolf Bushyhead  — Research Starter

Dennis Wolf Bushyhead was a prominent mixed-blood Cherokee leader born in 1826 near Cleveland, Tennessee. At the age of twelve, he and his family were forcibly relocated along the Trail of Tears, a…

Dennis Banks  — Research Starter

Dennis Banks was a prominent Native American activist and co-founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM), which emerged in 1968 to address issues of sovereignty, rights, and self-determination for…