Tribes C

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Browse Native American tribes whose names begin with the letter C, including both historically prominent nations like the Cherokee and Chickasaw and smaller or extinct tribal communities. This Tribes C directory consolidates federally recognized, state recognized, unrecognized, and extinct tribes in one easy-to-navigate list.

Each entry links to detailed profiles exploring history, traditional lifeways, language roots, and present-day governance. The C-series index is a valuable research tool for genealogists, students, and history enthusiasts alike. You’ll also find context on intertribal relations, treaties, and notable historical figures.

Whether you’re tracing ancestry, studying Native American history, or learning about cultural heritage, this page serves as your starting point. Links lead to articles with maps, photographs, and reliable sources for deeper study.

Cayuse Indians – See Confederated Tribe of the Umatilla Reservation

Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians – See Tribes U

Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians – See Tribes P

Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of the Crow Creek Reservation – See Tribes S

Sinixt or Lake Indians are now part of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Sinixt or Lake Indians

The Sinixt, or Lake Indians, as they are also known, live primarily on the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington State, where they form part of the Sinixt, or Lake Indians, which is recognized by the United States government as an American Indian Tribe.Continue to Sinixt or Lake Indians are now part of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation →

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