Shawnee

The Shawnee are a Native American people originally originating from the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys. They are part of the Algonquian language family and historically practiced agriculture, hunting, and fishing. Over centuries, many Shawnee were displaced from their ancestral lands due to European settlement and U.S. expansion, leading to communities across the United States and Canada today. They played significant roles in regional history, including resisting European and American encroachment. Today, the Shawnee continue to preserve their cultural heritage through language, traditions, and organizations dedicated to their ancestry and community well-being.