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Natchez  — Research Starter

Natchez refers to a Native American people who historically occupied the region east of the Mississippi River, with their center in what is now Natchez, Mississippi. Their society was characterized by…

Natawista  — Research Starter

Natawista was a significant historical figure who played a vital role in the intercultural dynamics of the 19th-century American West. Born in Alberta, Canada, she accompanied her father on a trading…

Naskapi  — Research Starter

The Naskapi are an Indigenous people located on the Labrador Peninsula, primarily within Quebec and Labrador, and they are one of the two groups that form the Innu people, the other being the…

Native American tools  — Research Starter

Native American tools were essential implements crafted from the natural materials available to Indigenous peoples before European contact. These tools varied by region and culture, with inland tribes…

Native American tobacco societies  — Research Starter

Native American tobacco societies, particularly exemplified by the Plains Crow, hold a significant cultural and spiritual role within various tribes. The tobacco plant, specifically Nicotiana…

Native American technology  — Research Starter

Native American technology encompasses the various tools, methods, and innovations developed by Indigenous peoples of North America to adapt to their environments and fulfill their needs. This…

Native American tattooing  — Research Starter

Native American tattooing is a rich cultural practice that varied widely among different tribes across the Americas. Techniques used for tattooing included cutting with blades and pricking with…

Native American symbolism in art  — Research Starter

Native American symbolism in art encompasses a rich tapestry of meanings deeply rooted in cultural beliefs and natural elements. Central to this symbolism is the concept of circularity, reflecting the…

Native American syllabaries  — Research Starter

Native American syllabaries are writing systems that represent the syllables of spoken languages, distinct from both pictographs and alphabets, which represent shorter units of sound. The introduction…