I have chosen to base this assignment off of the Cowlitz tribe. The Cowlitz were located at the lower west side of what is now Washington state, along the Columbia River. They were often referred to as “Flatheads” due to the fact that they re-shaped their heads according to the customs of their people. They were also unique because they frequently decorated their skin with tattoos. Since they were located so close to the river, they were known as very talented fishermen.
A big origin story within the tribe had to due with fish. Being great fishermen, they believed the “salmon were a gift from the wolf-spirit Talapus”. They believed the wolf-spirit Talapus created the salmon specifically for their people, to save them from extinction after disaster struck around them. Along with Talapus, the Cowlitz were very spiritual people and believed that many other spirits were looking after them. These beliefs led to spiritual dances, which the Cowlitz did often. These dances were called sun dances and sometimes lasted up to three days.
https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/indian-tribes/cowlitz-tribe.htm
Indians of North America 