Samish Indian Tribe Washington



Samish Indian Tribe Washington

Samish
Total population

590 (1980)

Regions with significant populations
Flag of the United States United States (Washington)
Languages
English, Lushootseed
Religion
Christianity, Indigenous
Related ethnic groups
other Coast Salish peoples

The Samish are a Native American tribe who live in the U.S. state of Washington. The seat of their tribal government is in Anacortes. The name "Samish" comes from the Skagit word "samens", meaning "hunter".



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