Northwest Coast Native Americans

Northwest Coast Native Americans are Indigenous peoples from the coastal regions of present-day British Columbia, Alaska, and Washington State. Renowned for their rich cultural heritage, they are known for intricate totem poles, skilled wood carving, and weaving. Their societies were primarily based on fishing, hunting, and gathering, with salmon being a central resource. They developed complex social structures and storytelling traditions, often centered around spirituality and the natural world. Tribes such as the Tlingit, Haida, and Coast Salish exemplify this diverse cultural landscape, which continues to thrive and evolve today.