tribes
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He wasn’t the first to encounter them—the Yosemite Native tribes called the trees “wawona,” like the sound made by the northern spotted owl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Leonard says different "tribes" have emerged out of these crises.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
They also feature Native American folklore passed down from tribes including the Comanche, Tonkawa and Lipan Apache, which all considered Enchanted Rock a sacred site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
None of the Gabrieleno and Tataviam tribes within the greater L.A. area have federal recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Cherokee Nation is one of the largest tribes.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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