Northeastern Paleo-Indian period

The Northeastern Paleo-Indian period refers to the time from roughly 15,000 to 8,000 years ago in the northeastern United States and parts of Canada. During this era, the first humans arrived in North America, migrating from Asia. These early inhabitants were hunter-gatherers, relying on big-game animals like mammoths and caribou for food. They used stone tools for hunting and processing food. The climate was cold and often glacial, shaping their way of life. As the climate warmed and large animals became scarce, their lifestyle evolved, leading to the development of more diverse hunting and gathering practices.