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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…

Cree  — Research Starter

The Cree are an Indigenous people primarily located in Canada, with their traditional lands between Hudson Bay and Lake Winnipeg. Historically, they were renowned hunters and gatherers, adapting to…

Chitto Harjo  — Research Starter

Chitto Harjo, also known as Crazy Snake, emerged as a significant leader among the Creek Nation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, advocating for the preservation of traditional Creek culture…

Cowlitz  — Research Starter

The Cowlitz are a Native American tribe historically situated in the Pacific Northwest, particularly around the region's streams, which were vital for their fishing practices. They primarily relied on…

Cowichan  — Research Starter

Cowichan refers to an Indigenous group from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, known for their rich cultural heritage as part of the Coast Salish peoples. Historically, they inhabited six villages…

Coushatta  — Research Starter

The Coushatta tribe, also known as the Koasati, Coosawanda, and Shati, is a Native American group primarily located in Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. Their language belongs to the Muskogean family,…

Hogans (housing structures)  — Research Starter

Hogans are traditional Navajo housing structures designed to accommodate a single family. Typically constructed with four support poles, which symbolize the four sacred directions or mountains central…