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Sample Chapter – Miami Tribe History

Miami Tribe History
The Miami tribe belongs to the Algonquin linguistic group. The Miamis called themselves “Twightwees,” a name that refers to the call of a crane. The Chippewa called them “Omaumeg,” meaning “people of the Peninsula.” The Miami tribe included several bands, including the Piankashaw, Wea, Atchatcha, Kangouen, Kilatika, Mengakonkia, and Pepicokia. The Piankashaw and Wea later came to be recognized as separate tribes. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Miami Tribe History

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The Miami Tribe in Indiana

The Miami tribe, along with their associated tribes the Piankashaw, Wea and Kickapoo occupied the Wabash River Valley in northern, central and southwestern Indiana. The Miami Tribe in Indiana includes their history, lifestyle and much more about the Miami culture in Indiana. Learn about the leading chiefs, their festivals and folklore.
Readers will learn about one of the most important tribes in Indiana in the years prior to settlement Continue reading The Miami Tribe in Indiana