Skagit

Skagit Indians

The Skagit Indians, also known as Hum-a-luh, are part of the Salishan linguistic family and traditionally inhabited areas along the Skagit and Stillaguamish Rivers. Their subdivisions include several settlements along these rivers, such as Tcagwalk, Baskadsadsiuk, and Nookachamps. Historical population estimates indicate approximately 1,200 individuals in 1780, declining to 221 by 1923. Today, they are recognized through the Skagit River, Skagit County, and other locations that carry their name, reflecting their enduring legacy in the region.

Swinomish Tribe

The Swinomish Indians, considered a subgroup of the Skagit, were historically located on Whidbey Island in northwestern Washington. By 1909, the combined population of the Skagit and Swinomish tribes was reported to be 208 individuals. Today, they fall under the jurisdiction of the Tulalip school superintendency.

Skagit Tribe

The Skagit Indians, a Salish group located in Washington along the Skagit River and Whidbey Island, had a population of approximately 300 in 1853. Presently, they reside on the Swinomish Reservation. Early classifications by ethnographer Gibbs included various subgroups, such as Kikiallu and Nukwatsamish, based on similar dialects and geographical proximity, rather than a political alliance among them.