Miwok
Miwok is a unisex name of Native American origin meaning “people, the people.” Miwok is the name of an indigenous people of Northern California whose territory spanned the Sierra Nevada foothills to…
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what does Miwok mean?
The name Miwok means “people, the people.” It comes from the Native American language tradition.
Miwok is the name of an indigenous people of Northern California whose territory spanned the Sierra Nevada foothills to the coast. The word simply means 'people' in their language. The Miwok maintained a rich culture of basket-weaving, acorn processing, and ceremonial roundhouse gatherings for thousands of years.
who are famous people named Miwok?
- Miwok people (indigenous nation of Northern California)
- Coast Miwok (sub-group whose territory included present-day Marin County)
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