The Chickasaws: Clan System Enabled the "Indian Grapevine"

Richard Green, Author & Former Chickasaw Nation Historian

Richard Green, author & former Chickasaw Nation Historian, explains how the clan system enabled the Chickasaws to trade with and be welcomed by other tribal members of the same clan. This effectively helped to unite people from different tribes under their shared clan connection.

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