Pacific Northwest tribes

Definition

Pacific Northwest tribes refers to the indigenous peoples who inhabited the coastal areas of present-day Washington state, Oregon, northern California, and southern Alaska. These tribes relied heavily on fishing, hunting, and gathering for sustenance.

Related terms

Potlatch: A traditional ceremony among some Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest that involves feasting, gift-giving, and cultural performances.

Totem poles: Carved wooden pillars erected by several Indigenous cultures in the Pacific Northwest region to represent ancestral spirits or important events.

Longhouses: Large communal dwellings used by certain Indigenous groups in the Pacific Northwest region.