Kickapoo people facts for kids
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| Roughly 5,000 (3,000 enrolled members) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| English, Spanish, Kickapoo | |
| Religion | |
| Native American Church; Christianity (many Catholic, some Protestant); tribal religious practices | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Sauk, Fox, other Algonquian peoples |
The Kickapoo people are a Native American tribe. They are also an Indigenous Mexican group. Their language is called Kickapoo, and it is part of the Algonquian language family.
The name "Kickapoo" might mean "Stands here and there" or "wanderer." This could be because the tribe often moved from place to place.
Today, there are about 5,000 Kickapoo people. Around 3,000 of them are official tribal members.
Kickapoo Tribes Today
In the United States, there are three main Kickapoo tribes. The U.S. government officially recognizes these tribes.
- The Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas
- The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
- The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
The Kickapoo tribes in Oklahoma and Texas are connected. The Kickapoo in Kansas moved there in 1832. They moved from southern Missouri as part of a land exchange.
The Kickapoo also live in Mexico. They are found in states like Coahuila, Sonora, and Durango.
Kickapoo Language and Culture
The Kickapoo language is an important part of their culture. It is related to other Algonquian languages. Many Kickapoo people also speak English or Spanish.
The Kickapoo have their own traditional religious practices. Some members also follow the Native American Church. Others are Christian, including Catholics and Protestants.
Images for kids
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Kickapoo people building a Winter House in the town of Nacimiento Coahuila, México, 2008
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A Kickapoo wickiup, Sac and Fox Agency, Oklahoma, c. 1880
See also
In Spanish: Kikapú para niños
