Where do the Comanches live?
The Comanche Indians were once part of the northern Shoshone tribe of Wyoming, but split off from them and migrated to their modern location in the Southern Plains. By the time Europeans encountered them, the Comanches were primarily living in Texas, Oklahoma, and and New Mexico. Most Comanche people today live in Oklahoma. How is the Comanche Indian nation organized? The Comanche tribe has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country. However, the Comanches are also US citizens and must obey American law. In the past, the Comanche tribe was made up of many different bands, and each band had its own chief who was chosen by a council of important men. Today, the Comanche councilmembers and tribal chairperson are popularly elected. What language do the Comanche Indians speak? The Comanche people speak English today. Some Comanches, mostly elders, also speak their native Comanche language.If you’d like to know a few easy Comanche words, “maruawe” (pronounced m
