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Guale  — Research Starter

Guale refers to a historical Indigenous group that inhabited the coastal regions of Georgia in the Southeast United States. They were part of the Muskogean language group and lived in distinct…

Green Corn Dance  — Research Starter

The Green Corn Dance is a significant ceremonial event celebrated by Southeastern Indigenous tribes, such as the Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole, marking the final corn harvest. Typically held in July…

Great Sun (tribal leader)  — Research Starter

Great Sun was the hereditary title of the principal chief of the Natchez tribe, a Native American group located along the lower Mississippi River. In the early 18th century, the Great Sun faced…

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…