Yaquina people facts for kids
The Yaquina people were a tribe of Native Americans who lived in what is now the state of Oregon, USA. They were a small group, with about 19 members recorded in 1910. Their language was one of the Yakonan languages. The Yaquina people lived around the Yaquina River and Yaquina Bay, both of which were named after them. The town of Yaquina, Oregon, also got its name from this tribe.
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Who Were the Yaquina People?
The Yaquina people were part of the larger group of tribes who lived along the coast of Oregon. They were known for their strong connection to the land and water, especially the Yaquina River and Bay. These areas provided them with food and resources for their daily lives.
Where Did They Live?
The Yaquina people lived in many small villages along the Yaquina River and around Yaquina Bay. These villages were their homes and communities. They built their homes near the water, which was important for fishing and travel.
Villages Along the River
The Yaquina people had villages on both the north and south sides of the Yaquina River. Some of these villages included:
- Holukhik
- Hunkkhwitik
- Iwai
- Khaishuk
- Khilukh
- Kunnupiyu
- Kwulaishauik
- Kyaukuhu
- Kyuwatkal
- Mipshuntik
- Mittsulstik
- Shash
- Thlalkhaiuntik
- Thlekakhaik
- Tkhakiyu
- Tshkitshiauk
- Tthilkitik
- Ukhwaiksh
- Yahal
- Yikkhaich
- Atshuk
- Chulithltiyu
- Hakkyaiwal
- Hathletukhish
- Hitshinsuwit
- Hiwaitthe
- Kaku
- Khaiyukkhai
- Khitalaitthe
- Kholkh
- Khulhanshtauk
- Kilauutuksh
- Kumsukwum
- Kutshuwitthe
- Kwaitshi
- Kwilaishauk
- Kwulchichicheshk
- Kwullaish
- Kwullakhtauik
- Kwutichuntthe
- Mulshintik
- Naaish
- Paiinkhwutthu
- Pikiiltthe
- Pkhulluwaaitthe
- Pkuuniukhtauk
- Puuntthiwaun
- Shilkhotshi
- Shupauk
- Thlekwiyauik
- Thlelkhus
- Thlinaitshtik
- Thlukwiutshthu
- Tkulmashaauk
- Tuhaushuwitthe
- Tulshk
Their Language
The language spoken by the Yaquina people was part of the Yakonan language family. This family of languages was spoken by several tribes in the coastal areas of Oregon. Sadly, the Yaquina language is no longer spoken today. Learning about their language helps us understand their history and culture.
Yaquina Today
Today, many descendants of the Yaquina people are part of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. This confederation includes many different tribes who were historically from the Oregon coast. They work to preserve their culture, history, and traditions for future generations.
