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Middens (archaelogical site)  — Research Starter

Middens are significant archaeological sites characterized primarily by the accumulation of marine shells, often resulting from human consumption and other activities. The term "midden" reflects the…

Mi’kmaq (tribe)  — Research Starter

The Mi’kmaq are a Native American tribe that belongs to the Algonquian language family, historically residing in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, parts of Quebec, and Maine in the United States.…

Micanopy (chief)  — Research Starter

Micanopy was a prominent chief of the Seminole tribe, recognized for his lineage and significant wealth during his lifetime. He played a crucial role in the tribe's resistance against U.S. influence…

Methow  — Research Starter

The Methow are a Native American group belonging to the Salishan language family, primarily located along the Methow River and Chelan Lake in eastern Washington. Historically, they engaged in a…

Meriam Report  — Research Starter

The Meriam Report, officially titled "Problem of Indian Administration," was published in 1928 as a result of a nonpartisan investigation into U.S. Indian affairs commissioned by Secretary of the…

Menominee  — Research Starter

The Menominee are a Native American tribe belonging to the larger Algonquian linguistic family, traditionally inhabiting the Great Lakes region. Their population is primarily located on the Menominee…

Medicine wheels  — Research Starter

A medicine wheel is a sacred stone circle used as a powerful teaching tool by various Indigenous American tribes, often referred to as a Sacred Hoop. It symbolizes the cycle of life and the…

Medicine bundles  — Research Starter

Medicine bundles are sacred collections of objects that symbolize an individual’s, clan’s, or nation’s relationship with the spiritual realm. These bundles may contain various items such as natural…

Mattole  — Research Starter

The Mattole people are an Indigenous group historically located along the Mattole River near Cape Mendocino in California. Their language, Mattole, belongs to the Athapaskan language family. The…