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They all were controlled by one chief. The elders of the town sometimes met and decided on important decisions.
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What work did the Chinook do?
The chinook men used to go out and hunt for food they were respected and honored if they found food.
What work did the Chinook men do?
The chinook men used to go out and hunt for food they were respected and honored if they found food.
What problems did Chinook Indians face?
The US Government not honoring treaties they signed with the Chinooks.
What was the Chinook's government?
it was where they were all controlled by one chief and sometimes the elder people decided on important things .
How did Chinook live?
where do chinook live
What has the author C M Tate written?
C. M. Tate has written: 'Chinook jargon, as spoken by the Indians of the Pacific Coast' -- subject(s): Chinook, Chinook Hymns, Chinook jargon, Chinook jargon Hymns, Dictionaries, English, English language, Hymns, Chinook, Hymns, Chinook jargon, Translations from English
What are Chinook salmon eggs?
Chinook salmon eggs are basically just eggs laid by the Chinook salmon.
Can a Chinook drop bombs?
The Chinook fish cannot. The Chinook helicopter, if properly equipped can drop a "bomb."
Are the Chinook Indians still recognized as a tribe?
Yes and No....The Chinooks were recognized until the 1950s. The relationship between the Chinooks and the US government was terminated in the the Oregon Termination Act. The Chinook got recognized again the late 1990s but it was stripped when George W. Bush took office in 2000. They are still working to regain their rightful status today.
What movie and television projects has Chinook been in?
Chinook has: Played Chinook in "Call of the Klondike" in 1950. Played Chinook in "Snow Dog" in 1950. Played Chinook in "Yukon Manhunt" in 1951. Played Chinook in "Yukon Gold" in 1952. Played Chinook in "Fangs of the Arctic" in 1953. Played White Shadow in "Corky and White Shadow" in 1956.
What was the government of the Chinook tribe?
In the past, each Chinook village was led by its own local chief or headman, who was always a high-ranking clan leader. Today, the Chinook Indians are governed by a tribal council elected by all the people. They live on a reservation, which is land that belongs to them and is under their control. The Chinook Nation has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country. However, the Chinooks are also US citizens and must obey American law.
What languages are spoken by Chinook Indians?
Today, Chinook people speak English. There are also less than 600 people who speak Chinook Jargon, which is a revived pidgin trade language.Historically, They spoke a set of languages called The Chinook Languages, which are all extinct.
