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
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.
he Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation have lived in Central and South Central Washington since time immemorial. The lands of the Yakama extended in all directions along the Cascade Mountain Range to the Columbia River and beyond.
The Cedarville Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe of Northern Paiute people in Modoc County, California.
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is made up of four bands of Sioux people: the Minneconjou, Two Kettle, Sans Arc, and Blackfoot Sioux.
The Chattahoochee River is where at least 32 ethnic groups came to live in the 1700s. They assimilated to become the Creek Indians by the end of that century.
The Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb is located in western Sabine Parish, Louisiana. They are recognized by the state of Louisiana and have petitioned for federal recognition.