Origin and History of CHICKAMATH

Description:

The Chickamath are a Native American tribe who reside in the Sacramento Valley of California. The Chickamath are a federally recognized tribe. Their name derives from the Kwalhioqua, a Native American tribe who lived in the region before the Chickamath. The Chickamath are a tribe of the Kwalhioqua Nation, which is a subgroup of the Maidu Nation. The Chickamath are a federally recognized tribe. They are headquartered in the Sacramento Valley. The Chickamath are a small tribe, numbering only about 350 people. They are concentrated in the Sacramento Valley. The Chickamath are primarily agriculturalists, and they are also engaged in forestry and cattle ranching. The Chickamath have a rich culture. They are proud of their heritage, and they maintain many traditional customs. The Chickamath are a religious people, and they adhere to a traditional Native American faith.