Ute
The Utes are far ranging people that live in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Nevada. Evidence suggests that this tribe is native to the area. Ute's traveled in small bands and were a hunter- gatherertribe. In the 1630's the Ute tribe was introduced to horses as well as other European goods through Spanish settlers. The introduction of horses changed the way the Utes live. The Ute reservation in Northeastern Utah, Fort Duchesne, is one of the largest and has 3,157 inhabitants. Fort Duchesne has a tribal government and has several governments.
Famous Utes:
R. Carlos Nakai: Native American flutist
Raoul Trujillo: Dancer, choreographer, and actor
Chief Ouray: Leader of the Uncompahgre band of the Ute Tribe
The Cherokee tribe is the largest tribe in the United States. 22,000 people speak the Cherokee language today. Historically, the Cherokee lived in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Tenessee. In 1835, the Cherokee signed a deal with the US government traded their land for Oklahoma and $5 million. This was known as the Trail of Tears. There are three federally recognized Cherokee tribes: the Cherokee Nation, the united Keetoowah Band and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Each tribe has its own government, laws, police, and services. Each band is led by one war chief and one peace chief.
Famous Cherokees
Sequoyah: Credited with inventing the Cherokee writing system.
Dennis Weaver: Known for his Emmy-winning role on Gunsmoke
Jimi Hendrix: Rock legend, was of Cherokee heritage through his maternal grandmother.
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