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Wichita people - Wikipedia
The Wichita people, or Kitikiti'sh, are a confederation of Southern Plains Native American tribes. Historically they spoke the Wichita language and Kichai language, both Caddoan languages. They are indigenous to Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas.
Wichita | Native Americans, Plains Indians, Caddoan | Britannica
Wichita, North American Indian people of Caddoan linguistic stock who originally lived near the Arkansas River in what is now the state of Kansas. They were encountered by the Spanish in the mid-16th century and became the first group of Plains Indians subject to missionization.
Wichita Indians - Encyclopedia.com
May 17, 2018 · The Wichita were a small, peaceful tribe who farmed for centuries in the fertile river valleys of Kansas. Although they acquired horses in the 1700s they continued to be known as farmers and did not fully adopt the Plains buffalo-hunting culture as other tribes did. They were famous for their unusual dwellings.
In the Beginning: 1540-1750 - Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
The culture, history and ancestors of the Kirikir?i:s–the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes–can be traced back to the Central and Southern Plains since prehistoric times. Our people include the Wichita Proper, Waco, Taovaya, Tawakoni and Kichai.
Indigenous Texas: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (kirikir?i:s)
Jul 2, 2021 · In this interview with Gary McAdams, the cultural program planner for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, we explore the tribe’s history and ties to Texas.
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Wichita (tribe) - New World Encyclopedia
The Wichita are Native Americans of the United States who speak Wichita, a Caddoan language. They were known as the "Tattooed Faces" or "Raccoon-eyed" people because of the tattoos encircling their eyes. The Wichita formed a loose confederation on the Southern Plains, including the Wichita tribe proper and several independent bands, such as the ...
Wichita and Affiliated Tribes: The longest Southern Plains tribe
Apr 5, 2021 · The name Wichita has refers to the various Wichita Tribes, namely the Taovaya, Yscani, Waco, Keechi, Tawakoni and the Wichita Proper.
Wichita and Affiliated Tribes - SPTHB
The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes are a federally recognized tribe known to historians as the Wichitas, Wacos, Taovayas, Tawakonis, and Kichais people. Their ancestors have lived in the Central and Southern Plains since prehistoric times.