Kichai

The Kichai Indians, a Caddoan tribe, were first encountered by the French in 1701 along the upper Red River in Louisiana. By the early 18th century, they faced conflicts with neighboring tribes and had formed alliances with other Caddoan groups. Despite their initial strength and mounted warriors, they suffered significant population decline due to diseases and colonial conflicts. By the late 18th century, their numbers dwindled, and in 1855, they were relocated to a reservation on the Brazos River. Today, a small group still identifies with the Kichai name and language.