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Illinois (American Indian tribe)  — Research Starter

The Illinois are a historically significant American Indian tribe originally inhabiting an area that corresponds to modern-day Illinois and parts of Michigan. They were one of the largest Indigenous…

Ignacio (tribal chief)  — Research Starter

Ignacio was a prominent tribal chief of the Southern Ute, specifically from the Wiminuche band, born in 1828 in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Initially marked by a violent episode…

Husk Face Society  — Research Starter

The Husk Face Society is a cultural group known for its unique traditions and ceremonial roles, particularly during significant agricultural celebrations. Members, both men and women, create…

Wyandot  — Research Starter

The Wyandot people, also known as the Wendat or Wyandotte, are a historic confederacy of four matrilineal tribes: the Attignaouantan, Attigneenongnahac, Arendahronon, and Tohontaernrat. Their…

Hupa  — Research Starter

The Hupa people, also spelled Hoopa, are an Indigenous group residing in northwestern California, primarily along the Trinity River. Their population was recorded as 2,959 in the 2021 U.S. Census…

Hunting and gathering in Native American culture  — Research Starter

Hunting and gathering in Native American culture represents one of the earliest forms of human subsistence, where tribes relied on seasonal resources and game animals within a defined territory.…

Hump (Miniconjou Sioux chief)  — Research Starter

Hump, also known as High Backbone, was a prominent chief of the Miniconjou Sioux tribe in the 19th century. His early life remains largely undocumented, including details about his parentage or birth.…

Huchnom  — Research Starter

The Huchnom are an Indigenous group from northwestern California, specifically the South Eel River region, and they are one of the three subdivisions of the Yuki people, alongside the Yuki proper and…

Howling Wolf (Cheyenne warrior)  — Research Starter

Howling Wolf was a notable Southern Cheyenne warrior and leader, the son of Eagle Head, a principal chief. He distinguished himself as a capable warrior during the tumultuous period of the Plains Wars…