California is a land of varied landscapes, climates, and cultures. Before Europeans arrived in North America, more than twenty independent American Indian groups lived in this region. Their cultures were as diverse as the areas they called home. Along the coast, in the mountains, and in the desert, these nations developed ways of life shaped by their surroundings. Many twenty-first century American Indians still call California home. Find out what these nations have in common and what makes each of them unique.
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Land of plenty -- Beliefs and practices -- Art, music, and dance -- Changes and challenges -- Passing on traditions