Samish
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Washington
The Samish tribe is linguistically and culturally grouped with the Straits Salish, speaking the Straits dialect of the Coastal Salishan language. They are respected for their skillful carving of canoes, construction of longhouses, gift-giving potlatches, and strong spirituality based on the teachings of the Winter Spirit Dance Ceremony, having preserved their customs and implements during the years of repression by the federal government.
The Samish historically occupied land and maritime sites adjacent to Haro and Rosario Straits, with a sphere of influence extending from the...
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