Map of RIver Yuman Reservations and Territories
The map shows locations of the River Yuman Territories (a) Mojave, (b) Quechan, (c) Maricopa, (d) Halchidhoma, and (e) Cocopa and River Yuman Territories (a) Fort Mojave Reservation, (b) Colorado River Indian Reservation, and (c) Gila River Reservation.
Instructions: Using the slide button on the lower right hand corner, toggle between River Yuman Territories and River Yuman Reservtions pages. You can also click on the tabs on the top of the map to learn more. The selected page is highlighted in blue.
Required Reading
- Griffin-Pierce Chapter 7
- Stewart, Kenneth M. (1947) Mojave Warfare. Southwestern Journal of Anthropology 3(3):257-278.
- Stewart, Kenneth M. (1969) Scalps and Scalpers in Mojave Indian Culture. El Palacio 76(2):25-30.
Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to describe the origins and early history of the River Yumans
- Students will be able to describe the environmental setting of the River Yumans, and evaluate how it impacted their subsistence practices and lifestyles
- Students will be able to identify the differences between raids and warfare for the Mojave and other River Yuman tribes
- Students will be able to identify the importance of warfare in Yuman society, and be able to describe how it was conducted by the Yumans
- Students will be able to define major terms and concepts relevant to understanding the River Yuman cultures
Major Concepts and Terms
- Chemehuevi
- Patayan
- Intaglio
- Great Dark House
- Mastamhó Spirit Mountain
- Ordinary Dreams
- Great Dreams
- Song cycles
- Mourning Ceremonies
- Kwanimas
- Scalp dance
- Ward Valley
Optional Resources
Information on the Ward Valley Nuclear Waste Dump Site
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