The Pacific coast of North America and Canada was home to a large number of tribes, many of whom were divided into sub-tribes or independent bands. From north to south, some of these are:
Far north coast: Eyat, Tlingit, Tsimshian, Haida, Bella Coola, Haisla, Heiltsuk, Bella Bella, Ooweekeno, Kwakiutl
Nootka (Yuquot), North Coast Salish, Central Coast Salish, Makah
Southern Coast Salish, Kwalhioqua, Chinookan, Clatskanie, Tillamook, Alseans, Kalapuyan, Siuslawan, Coosan, Athapaskan
Yurok, Karok, Hupa, Yuki, Shasta, Pomo, Tulare
Miwok, Costanoan, Yokuts, Chumash, Cahuilla, Mohave
Cochimi, Guaicura and Pericu in Lower California