Tanacross Tribe

The Tanacross Tribe is a Native American tribe that lives in the Yukon Territory, Canada, and the Tanana River Valley in Alaska. They are an Athabaskan-speaking people and are closely related to the Tanana, Upper Tanana, and Hän peoples.

The Tanacross Tribe has a population of around 1,000 people.

They are believed to have migrated to the Yukon Territory from Alaska around 10,000 years ago. They were a hunter-gatherer people who lived off the land, hunting moose, caribou, elk, and other game. They also fished and gathered wild plants.

In the early 1800s, the Tanacross Tribe came into contact with European fur traders. The fur trade had a major impact on their way of life.

They began to trade their furs for European goods, such as guns, ammunition, and alcohol. The fur trade also led to the introduction of diseases, such as smallpox, which killed many Tanacross people.

In the late 1800s, the Tanacross Tribe were forced to sign treaties with the Canadian government. These treaties gave up much of their traditional territory to the government, and they were forced to relocate onto reserves.

The Tanacross Tribal Council is a self-governing body, headquartered in Tanacross, Yukon Territory.

The Tanacross are a matrilineal society, which means that property and inheritance are passed down through the female line.

Theyhave a strong belief in the supernatural. They believe in a number of spirits, including the spirits of animals, plants, and the land.

The Tanacross have a number of important ceremonies and rituals, including the potlatch, which is a ceremony that celebrates the achievements of an individual or family.

FAQ


What is the difference between the Tanacross and the Tanana?


The Tanacross and the Tanana are two closely related Athabaskan-speaking Native American tribes that live in the Yukon Territory, Canada, and the Tanana River Valley in Alaska. The main difference between the two groups is that the Tanacross live in the Tanacross River Valley, while the Tanana live in the Tanana River Valley.


What is the Tanacross la
nguage?

The Tanacross language is an Athabaskan language. It is a tonal language, which means that the pitch of the voice can change the meaning of a word.
The Tanacross language is spoken by around 1,000 people, mostly in the Yukon Territory and Alaska.

What are some of the traditional foods of the Tanacross?


Some of the traditional foods of the Tanacross include moose, caribou, elk, fish, and wild plants.

What are some of the traditional crafts practiced by the Tanacross?


They are known for their beadwork.