Peoria people facts for kids
Ruthe Blalock Jones,
Peoria-Shawnee-Delaware artist |
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 2,925 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( Oklahoma) |
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| Languages | |
| English, formerly Miami-Illinois | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (Roman Catholicism), traditional tribal religions |
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| Related ethnic groups | |
| Kaskaskia, Piankeshaw, and Wea |
The Peoria (or Peouaroua) are a Native American people. They are in the federally recognized Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Historically, they were part of the Illinois Confederation.
Traditionally, the Peoria spoke a dialect of the Miami-Illinois language. The name "Peoria" comes from their autonym (name for themselves) in the Illinois language, peewaareewa (modern pronunciation peewaalia). It first meant "Comes carrying a pack on his back." No speakers of the Peoria language are alive.
Images for kids
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Peoria_Tribe_Logo
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Peoria moccasins, ca. 1860, collection of Oklahoma History Center
See also
In Spanish: Peoria (tribu) para niños
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