Description:
Chemungan is a Native American tribe that lived in the Chemung River valley in New York. The tribe was composed of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. The tribe's name is derived from the Chemung River, which was named after the tribe. The tribe's culture was based on hunting, fishing, and gathering. The tribe's customs included wearing distinctive clothing, using distinctive language, and practicing traditional ceremonies. The tribe was divided into clans based on kinship. The tribe's population was reduced by disease and warfare in the 18th century. The tribe was federally recognized in 1978.
