Who Are the Shoshone Indians?
The Shoshone Indians are a Native American tribe found largely in the American west. The tribe was originally nomadic, roaming from Idaho and Montana down to California and Nevada. They carried few belongings and hunted for the majority of their food. Some of the best known Shoshone Indians are Chief Washakie, who served in the United States Army, and Sacajawea, who traveled with the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Shoshone today live on reservations across the southwestern United States and are still waiting for federal recognition. The Shoshone, meaning “The Valley People,” were originally found across the western United States. Small groups could be found in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Montana, and Oregon, and larger settlements were located in Idaho and Wyoming. The Shoshone Indians are loosely grouped in Northern, Western, and Eastern bands.
