Description:
The Chinook name is derived from the Chinook word “chi-nuk” which means “a strong wind”. The Chinook people are a proud and ancient people who have inhabited the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. The Chinook people are a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Chinook Nation. The Chinook people are a culturally and linguistically diverse people who speak the Chinook language. The Chinook people have a rich and unique culture which includes a rich tradition of storytelling, music, and dance. The Chinook people have a rich and unique customs which include a tradition of head-hunting. The Chinook people have a variety of variations including the Central Chinook, the Lower Chinook, and the Coastal Chinook.



