Maricopa Indians
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Information for Authority record
Other Identifiers
Wikidata:
Q1750007
Library of congress:
sh 85081082
Sources of Information
- Himdag-yemathoy, c2003:p. 2 (Pee Posh (Maricopa)) p. 4 (The Pee Posh, whose language group is Yuman, came from the Lower Colorado River in the mid-1700s and dwelt alongside the Akimel O'otham)
- Wikipedia, Jan. 11, 2009(Maricopa or Piipaash)
- Gila River Indian Community WWW home page, Jan. 11, 2009:about tribe/tribal culture page (Pee Posh (Maricopa))
- Heard Museum files, Jan. 11, 2009(based on collaborative projects with the Pee Posh, people of Pee Posh heritage prefer Pee Posh and not Maricopa; use of Pee Posh is used throughout Heard Museum website and publications)
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Wikipedia description:
The Maricopa or Piipaash are a Native American tribe, who live in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Gila River Indian Community (both in Arizona) along with the Pima, a tribe with whom the Maricopa have long held a positive relationship. The Maricopa at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community consist mostly of Xalychidom Piipaash members and are concentrated in Lehi. The Maricopa at the Gila River Indian Community are concentrated in Maricopa Colony. The Maricopa are a River Yuman group, formerly living along the banks of the Colorado River.
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