Methow
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Washington
The Methow, a branch of the Salishan family, lived along the Methow River and Chelan Lake in eastern Washington. A detached band, the Chilowhist, spent the winters on the Okanogan River. The Methow were related to another group called the Moses Columbia band. The name they called themselves is not known. “Methow” (pronounced Met how) was given them by whites, after their location. Evidence suggests they migrated to Washington from Montana and Idaho in prehistoric times. The Methow lived in villages of varying size. Because they relied on hunting and fishing—salmon was a chief...
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