Description:
The Chandanakaoals are a small, nomadic tribe of Native Americans who reside in the state of Oregon. The Chandanakaoals are a federally recognized tribe, and their traditional territory includes parts of the Cascade and Coast ranges. The Chandanakaoals are a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The Chandanakaoals are believed to have originated in the Great Lakes region, and they are thought to have migrated to Oregon around the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 1800s. The Chandanakaoals are a matrilineal society, and the tribe's culture is based on the traditions of the Umatilla tribe. The Chandanakaoals are known for their basketry and beadwork, and they also cultivate a variety of crops. The tribe's customs include a belief in the power of the supernatural, and the Chandanakaoals are often considered to be a shamanistic people.
