A descriptive definition of the original inhabitants, aboriginal people of North America. While, it is the politically correct term, most Natives refer to themselves by their own tribal designations. Examples are the Dine or Navajo, the Ho-Chunk or Winnebago, and most popularly the Dakota, Lakota, or Nakota who are commonly referred to as the Sioux.

Indigenous population of north america. Divided into a number of nations which were further divided into tribes. Those on the eastern seaboard were a more settled people who farmed the land as well as hunting. The plains indians led a nomadic lifestyle as hunter gatherers. They relied on the buffalo for food, clothing and shelter.