The Shoshone call themselves: Newe, meaning "People"
Different bands had names based on their geographic homelands and for their primary foodsources. Such as: Agai-deka -salomon eaters, Doyahinee --mountian people, Kammitikka--- Jack rabbit eaters
The word Shoshone is thought to come from the Shoshone language word for "high growing grass"---- soshoni'
Neighboring tribes called them "Grass House People," based on their traditional homes.
They got their name by living near the streams and having villages near the creeks.
When Christopher Columbus was sailing due for India, he ended up in North America. He referred to the Natives as "In Dios" meaning walk in God's way, because he was amazing at their great faith.
Someone was hired to translate Columbus' diary. They incorrectly translated and so a myth began that Columbus thought he was in India and called the people there Indians.
Because its near India.
The Indians name is Little Bear
Quapaw indians.
The Seminole Indians. :)
The name Ongelique is a Indian name. It is the river that some of the Indians praise !
Paleo Indians
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Both all Indians look the same
the name cheyann or cheyenne or cheyanne means Indian after the cheyanne Indians.
What Indian? Do you mean Iron Eyes Cody?
Lucayan-Arawak Indians
The Indians who helped the pilgrims were Wampanoag.