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Native American Nations in the American Midwest (Part XIII)

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By Patty Inglish, MS


Northeast Central States
Northeast Central States
Nations spread back and forth from Mid-West to NorthEast, gaining lands and then losing them again to Europeans.
Nations spread back and forth from Mid-West to NorthEast, gaining lands and then losing them again to Europeans.
Illinois, drawn in 1735
Illinois, drawn in 1735
Mohawk
Mohawk
Chief Hole in the Day, Chippewa
Chief Hole in the Day, Chippewa

Other Pages in the Series

Northeast Central Nations

Wisconsin

  • Chippewa
  • Dakota
  • "The Fox People" [not the Fox tribe] - Original tribal information lost.

Minnesota

At least 14 Nations.

Illinois & Iowa

  • Chippewa
  • Delaware. Passing through.
  • Fox. Forced farther West by US Government.
  • Illinois. Forced west by the Fox and Sauk.
  • Iowa.

Indiana

  • Chippewa, Delaware, Erie, Illinois all pushed to the west.
  • Iroquois. Drove out the Seneca.
  • Kickapoo. Passing through.
  • Miami.

Missouri

  • Caddo. Forced back to the west.
  • Dakota. Forced farther west.
  • Delaware
  • Foxes
  • Illinois
  • Iowa.
  • Kickapoo. Moved to Kansas.
  • Missouri

Michigan & Upper Peninsula

  • Ottawa and Chippewa
  • Fox
  • Hurons (Wyandot).
  • Kickapoo.
  • Menominee.
  • Miami.
  • Neutrals. Named by the French. Bands of Indians neutral in wars between Native Americans and Settlers.
  • Noquet

Ohio

  • Adena
  • Algonquian (western Ohio; United Remnant Band still there)
  • Delaware (forced West)
  • Erie ("Long Tail")
  • Hopewell
  • Illinois (forced West)
  • Iroquois (especially Mohawk)
  • Kickapoo (forced West)
  • Miami
  • Ottawa
  • Shawnee
  • Wyandot
  • Others

Pennsylvania Land Purchases from Native Groups

(public domain)
(public domain)

Native Mascots - You Be the Judge

Niagra and Horseshoe Falls - many Nations gathered here.
Niagra and Horseshoe Falls - many Nations gathered here.

Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio

Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio [NAICCO]

67 East Innis Avenue

PO Box 07705

Columbus, OH 43207

Phone: (614) 443-6120

NAICCO) has served the county since 1975, founded by Selma Walker who is a Dakota of the Yankton Sioux Reservation, South Dakota.

For 18 years, Selma was Executive Directorr. Selma's. Daughter Carol Welsh was elected as a replacement in 1993. The Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio is a non-profit intertribal group.

The following services are provided:

  • CULTURAL PROGRAMS: 2 large pow wows annually. Mini pow wows, lectures, dance demonstrations, storytelling, and other cultural events.
  • CULTURAL ARTS: Classes are available traditional/contemporary Native arts. Beadwork, dancing, singing, language, clothing design.
  • WHITE BISON CIRCLE: Native approach to recovery. Meetings on alternate Monday evenings open to anyone who wants to attend. AA Big Book (closed meeting) - Candlelight Meeting, and 12 x 12.
  • TALKING CIRCLE: A Talking Circle is held on alternate Monday nights. Topic varies.
  • CREATIVE CIRCLE: A Creative Circle is held on Wednesday nights.
  • SUBSISTANCE NEEDS: Clothing, household items, hot lunches - Anyone in need. You don't have to be Native American.
  • FOOD PANTRY: Food for each member of the family, once each month with proper ID.
  • EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION: Job referrals made to local employers. Training referrals to training, GED and adult literacy programs. Tutoring through the Columbus Public Schools.
  • VET REFERRAL: Referrals to the Disabled Veterans' Services.

Pow Wows

Most of the original nations of worldwide spent the much of the year in scattered bands. Once a year they gathered in the Spring to pray for good crops, or Summer to pray in thankfulness for the Harvest. Marriages were made. Problems were settled. Food was shared.

in the American Plains, High Summer saw the communal buffalo hunt and another celebration. Pow Wows were held often.

Longfellow's Poem "Hiawatha" - Mohawk Nation

Arapaho


Native Americans in the News

  • Native Americans seek noticeThe Vacaville Reporter15 hours ago

    At times, she said, it seems like they're invisible.Reports about Native American students' test scores, good or bad, typically include no mention of their performance, said Melissa Mendoza, parent advisory chairperson for the Vallejo school district's Native American Studies Program.

  • Native Americans who served focus of eventThe Citizen of Laconia15 hours ago

    Paige McGuinness Sturgeon/For The Citizen STEPHEN "STANDING OWL" plays a buffalo flute at Native American Harvest Dinner Saturday night to benefit the Native American Veterans Memorial in Boscawen.

  • Native storiesClarkson Integrator1 second ago

    November is not just a month for Thanksgiving and having huge dinners with lots of delicious food. It is also Native American month, a time to recognize Native Americans and the tributes they have made in history. It is to recognize them, their culture and who they are.

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