Fishing for salmon Indigenous Americans fishing for salmon in rivers in the Pacific Northwest. (more) 10 Everyday Items Invented by Indigenous Americans Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/10-Everyday-Items-Invented-by-Indigenous-Americans Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Barbara A. Schreiber Barbara Schreiber is an Editorial Assistant at Encyclopædia Britannica. Barbara A. Schreiber Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 15, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot When it comes to Native cultures in the Americas, many people may be familiar with powwows, tepees, warbonnets, ceremonial (peace) pipes, and fry bread. What they may not realize is that many everyday items used outside of Indigenous communities can be credited to the ingenuity of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Here are just a few innovations that originated in the Americas. For many, camping in the wilderness would not be complete without an excursion in a canoe. Although mostly used for recreational purposes today, the canoe was developed by Indigenous Americans as a vital mode of transportation. The ...(100 of 1424 words)

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