Native American Indian Facts

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Mojave Indian - Introduction

The Mojave Indians, also known as "Mohave", are a tribe of Native American Indians from the Southwest region of the United States. This includes present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and California. Mojave life was centered along the Colorado River as well as the Mohave Valley, home to Death Valley, the hottest place in the U.S. The name Mojave is translated to mean the people who live by the river or on the water. The facts and information below is broken down into sections to give a broad overview of who these Indians were, how they survived, what clothing they wore, and what their way of life was like. This information is written for both kids and adults.

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