Wakashan Mythology

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The mythology Wakashan includes the following Native American peoples: Makah, Nitinaht, Nuuchahnulth, Heiltsuk, Bella-bella, Oowekyala, Haisla, Kwak'wala

The Wakashan languages are a family of Native American languages spoken in Canada, British Columbia, and the United States in Washington State. They form a continuous group along the south coast of the province, from Vancouver Island to the Olympic Peninsula.

Southern wakashan or nootkan group.
- Makah
- Nitinaht
- Nuuchahnulth
Northern wakashan or kwakiutlan group
- Heiltsuk or bella-bella
- Oowekyala
- Haisla
- Kwak'wala or kwakiutl