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The Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest lived along the coasts of what is now northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Tribes like the Haida, Tlingit, and Chinook built wooden plank houses, carved tall totem poles, and used large canoes to travel the ocean. They relied on salmon, shellfish, and forest animals for food and held potlatches—special celebrations filled with dancing, stories, and gift-giving.

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