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Columbian Indians  — Research Starter

The Columbian Indians, known as Sinseloxw'i't or "big river people," were comprised of seven bands residing along the Columbia River and included groups such as the Methow, Sinkiuse, Chelan,…

Colorow (chief)  — Research Starter

Colorow was a significant chief among the northwestern Colorado Ute bands, specifically leading the Yampa band, which inhabited the Yampa River area. His leadership became notable following the…

Coeur d'Alene  — Research Starter

Coeur d'Alene refers to both a Native American tribe and the region they historically occupied in northwestern Idaho. The tribe, known as the Schitsu'umsh, meaning "Those who were found here," traces…

Cocopah  — Research Starter

The Cocopah are a Yuman-speaking Indigenous people primarily located in Yuma County, Arizona, and Sonora, Mexico, near the Colorado River. Traditionally sedentary, they adapted to the arid Southwest…

Coast Yuki  — Research Starter

The Coast Yuki, also known as Ukhotnom, were one of the indigenous Native American cultures located along the Mendocino Coast of California, comprising eleven distinct groups. They inhabited…

Clowns (Native American mythology)  — Research Starter

Clowns hold a significant place in Native American mythology and ritual, serving various functions across different tribal groups. These figures often feature unique costuming, such as the mud-head…

Clatskanie  — Research Starter

Clatskanie, also known as Tlatskanai, was an Indigenous group located along the Chehalis River and the mouth of the Skookumchuck River in Washington, primarily associated with the Northwest Coast…

Clallam  — Research Starter

Clallam refers to a group of Native American tribes, including the Klallam, S'Klallam, and Tlallum, that historically inhabited the northern shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in what is now…

Chumash  — Research Starter

The Chumash are a prominent Indigenous group native to California, primarily located in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. Historically, they were one of the largest and most…