Entiat people facts for kids
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 United States (Washington) |
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| Languages | |
| English, Salishan | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Colville, Nespelem, Sanpoil, Sinixt, Palus, Wenatchi, Chelan, Methow, southern Okanagan, Sinkiuse-Columbia, and the Nez Perce of Chief Joseph's band |
The Entiat (also known as Sintia'tkumuk or Inti-etook) are a Native American tribe. They lived in a specific area in what is now Washington state. This area stretched from the Columbia River all the way to the Cascade Mountains. Their home was along the Entiat River and its smaller streams.
About the Entiat Tribe
The Entiat people are part of a larger group called the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. This group is a "federally recognized tribe." This means the United States government officially recognizes them as a self-governing nation.
Where They Live
The Confederated Tribes live on the Colville Indian Reservation. This reservation is located in the eastern part of Washington state. It is a special area of land set aside for the tribes.
The Confederated Tribes
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation includes many different groups. It has over 9,000 people who are descendants from 12 original Native American tribes. Besides the Entiat, these tribes include:
- The Colville
- The Nespelem
- The Sanpoil
- The Lake (also called Sinixt)
- The Palus
- The Wenatchi
- The Chelan
- The Methow
- The southern Okanagan
- The Sinkiuse-Columbia
- The Nez Perce of Chief Joseph's Band
Language and Culture
Today, most Entiat people speak English. The traditional language of the Entiat and many related tribes is a Salishan language. This language has several different ways of speaking, called dialects, among the various tribes.
In 1954, records showed that 113 people were officially enrolled as members of the Entiat tribe.
