Okanagan
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History, Canadian History
- Geographical Location: Canada, Washington
Initially the Okanagan (also spelled “Okanogan” and “Okana-gon”) comprised two groups, the Northern Okanagan and Southern Okanagan (also known as the Sinkaietk). The Northern Okanagan lived near the Canadian boundary in the present province of British Columbia, and the Southern Okanagan inhabited the area around the Okanagan River, a tributary of the Columbia River, in north-central Washington.
The Southern Okanagan practiced the culture of the Plateau tribes, and their interaction with coastal tribes was minimal. The Okanagan followed a seasonal cycle. In the winter they...
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