What made the Puget Sound Indian tribes "rich" in ancient times? Why were woven mats so important? How did totem poles get started? What's a Potlatch? Find out here! Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Coastal Indians!

Some principal tribes of the northwest region: Bella Coola, Haida, Kwakiuts, Makah, Nez Perce, Nisqualli, Nootka, Quinault, Puyallup, Salish, S'Klallam, Snohomish, Spokane, Shuswap, Swinomish, Tlingit, Tsimshian

What was life like 2,000 years ago
 in the Pacific Northwest? 

Longhouse Living

Daily Life Jobs 

Woven Mats

The Potlatch 

Whales & Salmon 

Meals & Cooking

Money Blankets & Coppers 

Clans & Marriage 

Story: How Raven Stole Crow's Potlatch   

Story: The Medicine Man