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Country of Origin

The Plains

Push Factors

Native Americans were pushed out of their land on the Great Plains and moved to Texas to find a new territory.

Pull Factors

They could easily acquire land and get out of debt.

Where They Settled

The Texas Gulf Coast was home to many tribes.

Method of Travel

By crossing the land bridge between Alaska and Asia.

Culture Integration

The are 4 major tribes in Texas, with unique cultures: the Gulf, Southeastern, Pueblo, and Plains.

Present Day Texas Presence

There are three reservations in Texas today.

Evidence of Culture

Each tribe developed their own language, skills and traditions.

Current Events

Grand Prairie stages the National Championship Powwow at Traders Village in early September.

There are annual Powwow’s in Lardeo, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, to name a few.