Coos people
Coos people are an indigenous people of the Northwest Plateau, living in Oregon. They live on the southwest Oregon Pacific coast. Today, Coos people are enrolled in the following federally recognized tribes:
- Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon
- Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon
- Coquille Indian Tribe.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 526 (1990s) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States( Oregon) | |
| Languages | |
| English, formerly Coosan (Hanis and Miluk) | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion, formerly Ghost Dance | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Siuslaw people |
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