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The Chinook Indian Nation consists of five tribes that have inhabited SW Washington's and NW Oregon's Lower Columbia River since time immemorial. These tribes are the Clatsop, Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, Willapa and the Lower Chinook.

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Were did the Chinook live?

The Chinook Native American tribe lived along the Columbia river in Oregon. They were the Native American tribe that Lewis and Clark encountered on their expedition to the Pacific ocean.


How long has the Chinook tribe been in Washington?

Chinook Indians have been living on the Columbia River (in current Washington and Oregon) for at least 10,000 years.


What Indian tribe inhabited Scappoose Oregon?

The area where Scappoose was founded had originally been occupied by bands of the Chinook tribe, with the Clatskanie people as close neighbours to the south.


When did the Chinook tribe start?

The Chinook Indians have lived (and still do) in theirancestral homelands for about 10,000 years. Theancestral homelandof the Chinook people is:From West to East from the mouth of the Columbia River East to the present day Oregon city The Dalles. And from North to south from the present day Washington town of Grayland South to the Oregon town of Tillamook.


What house did the Chinook tribe use?

the Chinook tribe lived in longhouses made out of wood.


Is the Chinook tribe still alive today?

Yes, the Chinook tribe is still alive today. They are a Native American tribe located in the Pacific Northwest, primarily in Washington and Oregon. The Chinook people have worked to preserve their culture, language, and traditions, and they are recognized by the state of Washington. In recent years, efforts have been made to gain federal recognition, which would help in revitalizing their community and heritage.


Where did the Chinook live?

The last descendants of Chinook origin live on reservations in Washington and Oregon. The Chinook Tribe does not have a reservation. Modern Chinooks live mostly in Washington and Oregon.


Was the Chinook tribe Nomadic?

no


Were do the Chinook tribe live?

The Chinook Indians have lived (and still do) in their ancestral homelands for about 10,000 years. The ancestral homeland of the Chinook people is: From West to East from the mouth of the Columbia River East to the present day Oregon city The Dalles. And from North to south from the present day Washington town of Grayland South to the Oregon town of Tillamook. Today the Chinook Indian Nation's office is located in Bay Center, WA


Iowa Indian tribe that sounds like pinhook?

there is only one federally recognized tribe in Iowa & it sounds nothing like pinhook. Perhaps you're thinking of the CHINOOK tribe of the Washington and Oregon area, near the Columbia River?


What is Oregon's state fish?

Oregon's state fish is a Chinook Salmon


What did the tribe Chinook tribe hunt?

Elk and deer mostly.