The Makah (/ məˈkɑː /; Makah: qʷidiččaʔa·tx̌) are an Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast living in Washington, in the northwestern part of the continental United States.

The Makah Tribe has called the spectacular Neah Bay, Washington area home since time immemorial. The name Makah was attributed to the Tribe by the neighboring tribes, meaning …

The Treaty of Neah Bay created the Makah Reservation, and guaranteed the daily presence of the American government in Makah life. The Treaty of Neah Bay also gave the name, Makah, …

On May 17, 1999, the Tribe celebrated a pivotal moment in its long history. At 6:54 am, the Creator allowed a Makah whaling crew to realize a collective dream that Makahs had stored in …

The Makah were highly skilled mariners, using sophisticated navigational and maritime skills, they were able to travel the rough waters of the Pacific Ocean and the swift waters of the Strait of …

Many Makah are skilled woodworkers and can make nearly anything they need from the trees, which grow in the surrounding forest. While the most commonly used wood is western red …

Makah Reservation is an Indian reservation of the Makah Native Americans located on the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Clallam County, Washington, United States.

The Makah Museum is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to the opportunity to invite visitors inside again, and will do so when it is considered safe.

Jan 19, 2022 · The Makah Tribe is a Northwest Indian Tribe that lived in present-day Washington State. The tribe is most well-known for being whale hunters.

May 11, 2018 · Makah (pronounced muh-KAW or Mah-KAH). The Makah people called themselves Qwiqwidicciat or Kwih-dich-chuh-ahtx (pronounced kwee-DITCH-cha-uck), …