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Who were the first Native Americans to live in Illinois?
Illinois or Illini or Illiniwek is the name given to a group of around 12 connected tribes living in the upper reaches of the Mississippi river. They included the Peoria, the Michigamea, the Cahokia, the Chinkoa and the Kaskaskia. French explorers found the Cahokia tribe living near to an unnamed and abandoned native city on the east bank of the river, so they called the soite Cahokia (we have no idea of its real, original name or the name of the tribe who built it). The remnant of all 12 tribes were removed to "Indian Territory" in the 1830s - this became the modern state of Oklahoma.
What does illini or illiniwek mean in native American language?
The specific language is called Miami-Illinois, spoken by many small tribes living in the area of the upper Mississippi river valley (Peoria, Piankashaw, Miami, Wea, Michigamea, Cahokia, Kaskaskia and many others).In that language the word for "man" or "person" is alenia. Despite the similarity of this with Illini or Illinois, it is accepted that both illini and illiniwek are white European (French) versions or approximations that come from the term irenweewa or ilenweewa, meaning "he speaks the Illinois language" (effectively "he is one of us"). The plural of this would be irenweewaki ("they speak our language")But the self-designation for these people was normally inoka.So the answer is that illini and illiniwek mean absolutely nothing in any language, but they are corrupted forms of the words mentioned above. This is typical of most of the names mis-applied to native tribes by explorers unfamiliar with their languages.
Where is the Peoria Zoological Society in Peoria Illinois located?
The address of the Peoria Zoological Society is: , Peoria, IL 61602-1104
What is the oldest settlement in Illinois?
Peoria is the oldest community in Illinois.Kaskaskia and Cahokia were both founded as early as 1690(though it is possible earlier) It is for sure known that Peoria was founded before this, but it was abandoned in 1680 and was no longer a settlement..So while Peoria is thought to be older, Cahokia or Kaskaskia is known as the oldest permanent European settlement in Illinois.
What is Peoria's county?
peoria county
Peoria is in what county?
The majority of Peoria, Arizona is in Marcopa county, with a northern portion of the city in Yavapai county.
Where is the Peoria Public Library in Peoria located?
The address of the Peoria Public Library is: 107 Northeast Monroe Street, Peoria, 61602 1070
Where did the Peoria Native Americans Live?
maybe close by the south side of Peoria, and by east Peoria.
Where is the Peoria Public Main Library in Peoria located?
The address of the Peoria Public Main Library is: 8463 West Monroe, Peoria, 85345 6560
Where is the Peoria Public Library Bookmobile in Peoria located?
The address of the Peoria Public Library Bookmobile is: 107 Northeast Monroe Street, Peoria, 61602 1070
Where is the Peoria Art Guild in Peoria Illinois located?
The address of the Peoria Art Guild is: 1831 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3027
Was the peoria in Vietnam?
Peoria is a city in the state of Illinois.
