Peewaareewa: The Peoria (Peouaroua) People - The Illiniois Confederacy - Oklahoma

This is a video for “The Peoria (Peouaroua) People“, who were part of “The Illiniois Confederacy“ and are now: the “Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma”. There are also videos in this channel for more Illinois Confederacy Tribes, Elders & Peoples.. and for over 240 other North & South-American Tribes & First Nations. ------------------------------------------------ The Peoria People (.: The Peouaroua People) are a Indigenous American People. Today, they are enrolled in the federally recognized Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Historically, they were part of the Illinois Confederation. Traditionally, the Peoria People spoke a dialect of the Miami-Illinois language. The name “Peoria” derives from their autonym or, name for themselves in the Illinois language: “Peewaareewa” (pronounced: “peewaalia”). Originally, it meant: “Comes, carrying a pack on his back.“ The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is a Confederation of Kaskaskia, Peoria, Piankeshaw and Wea Indians, united into a single tribe, in 1854. The tribes, which constitute The Confederated Peorias, as they then were called, originated in the lands bordering the Great Lakes and drained, by the mighty Mississippi River. They are Illinois or, Illini Indians, descendants of those who created the great mound civilizations in the central United States, two thousand to three thousand years ago. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 118 S. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, Oklahoma, USA 74354 Phone: (918) 540-2535 Fax: (918) 540-2538 Website: ------------------------------------------------- I claim no ownership of any of the clips, video and music expressed in this employ my borrowing of them with much respect and thanks. Credits are also given at the end of the videos, as well as below. ****No personal monetization is being done with this video, by me, nor am I receiving any other benefits from any of these videos.**** They are meant for all, to heal, teach, discuss, inspire and inform and share. No theft and/or disrespect is intended. I post all of these videos, with love and respect. ------------------------------- Many Thanks & Much Respect To: The Peoria People..; ..; ..; PEORIA NATION SINGERS..; BLACKSTONE SINGERS..; WILDBIRD..; JIM BOYD..; YBH.. and to all the other brothers and sisters who have contributed photos to this video.. or, in any way. Chi Miigwetch!.. Many Blessings & Thanks..! *Set video to 720p, for best viewing.