Umatilla
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Oregon
The Umatillas are recognized as Plateau Indians who traditionally inhabited the Mid-Columbia Plateau. They are a Sahaptian-speaking group, and their population was estimated at fifteen hundred in 1780. Their modern descendants reside on the Umatilla Reservation, which is located in northeastern Oregon.
The Umatillas, part of the larger Mid-Columbia Plateau culture, existed for ten thousand years in the Columbia Basin before the coming of European Americans. During this period, their culture remained relatively stable, with seasonal moves to winter villages; there were rich...
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