Coastal Indians are people who lived in the Pacific Northwest. They hunted for whales. They lived in Longhouses because they didn't move around from place to place like other tribes in Eastern Washington. Well built and decorated ceder canoes became a price trade item.

The leaders of groups were usually always rich. Wealthy meant having slaves, conoes, tools, weapons, etc.

Wood carving, the result of centuries of practice, was one of their skilled talents. They used Beaver Teeth and shell bones as tools and to help make their art.

Animism was one of their religions. They believed that both living and non-living things had spirits and could help them.
They had a big passion for and enjoyed weaving baskets. Sea Hunting was the most common food source.
Baited hooks on kelp lines were used to catch salmon