People / tribal nation

Makah

Makah homelands lie around Cape Flattery and Neah Bay, with a strong relationship to the sea and its resources.

Explore on the map: Washington; See each region’s evidence for historical or present-day scope.
Homeland / region: Cape Flattery / Neah Bay, Washington
Research depth: Cited overview
Source collection: 2 annotated resources · 1 Indigenous-led
Inspected sources: 0 substantive works · selected content reviewed
Initial adequacy: Not assessed
Compiled: October 19, 2026

A cited introduction, with more to explore.This overview draws together the linked sources below. It is an introduction, and does not replace community-authored histories or a full scholarly study.

Identity and homelands

Makah homelands lie around Cape Flattery and Neah Bay, with a strong relationship to the sea and its resources.

Read the sources [1] Makah Tribe

Historical context

The Tribe’s history links oral tradition and archaeological evidence, including the Ozette village site, with continuing community life.

Read the sources [1] Makah Tribe

Living communities and further study

The International Whaling Commission’s account details the cultural and nutritional importance of whaling and the Treaty of Neah Bay’s reserved rights.

Read the sources [2] International Whaling Commission

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