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Horses in Native American culture  — Research Starter

Horses hold a significant place in Native American culture, particularly following their introduction to the Americas in the late 15th century. Initially brought by Christopher Columbus and later…

Konieschquanoheel (Hopocan)  — Research Starter

Konieschquanoheel, also known as Hopocan or Captain Pipe, was a notable leader of the Lenape people during the American Revolutionary War. His primary aim was to maintain the neutrality of the Lenape…

Hopewell Culture  — Research Starter

The Hopewell Culture refers to a significant prehistoric tradition that thrived in eastern North America from approximately 200 B.C.E. to 700 C.E. This cultural phenomenon is characterized by complex…

Hooker Jim  — Research Starter

Hooker Jim was a prominent figure during the Modoc War, a conflict that arose after Modoc people sought to establish their own reservation following their relocation to the Klamath Reservation in…

Hokan Language Family  — Research Starter

The Hokan language family is a proposed classification of several Indigenous languages primarily spoken in California and parts of Mexico. This classification, which includes languages such as Karok,…

Narragansett (tribe)  — Research Starter

The Narragansett tribe is an Indigenous nation located primarily in Rhode Island, with a rich history that spans over 20,000 years. Originally speaking an Algonquian language, the tribe was once a…

Nanticoke  — Research Starter

The Nanticoke are a Native American tribe originally located along the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay and the Nanticoke River in Maryland. They are part of the Algonquian language group and have…

Naiche (chief)  — Research Starter

Naiche was a prominent chief of the Chiricahua Apache tribe, notably the son of the esteemed leader Cochise and the younger brother of Taza. Upon Taza's unexpected death, Naiche found himself thrust…

Na-Dene Language Family  — Research Starter

The Na-Dene Language Family is a significant linguistic group in North America, comprising one major language family, Athapaskan-Eyak, along with two potentially related language isolates: Haida and…