Native Americans, the indigenous peoples of the Americas, were the land’s original inhabitants prior to the arrival of European explorers in the 15th century. Today, Native Americans (also known as American Indians) represent approximately 1.4% of the U.S. population, with many residing on federal Indian reservations.
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North-Western American Indians. (Source: The World – Its Cities and People)
According to VisitCalifornia, long before European exploration in the 1500s, diverse Indigenous populations—comprising over 150 tribes speaking dozens of languages—had lived in California for at least 12,000 years. Today, ongoing archaeological excavations at state parks and dedicated sites like the Maidu Interpretive Center preserve and display ancient artifacts and rock art that showcase this rich history.
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