Prior to the arrival of Europeans Pacific Northwest who inhabited area?

The Pacific Northwest was inhabited various indigenous peoples for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. Some of the major groups include:

_Haida people:_

The Haida people lived in the Queen Charlotte Islands and the southern panhandle of Alaska. They were known for their elaborate wood carvings and totem poles.

_Tlingit people_:

The Tlingit people inhabited southeast Alaska and parts of British Columbia. They were also skilled carvers and were known for their ceremonial regalia.

_Tsimshian people_:

The Tsimshian people lived in the Nass and Skeena River valleys of British Columbia. They had rich ceremonial traditions and were known for their elaborate dances and songs.

_Nuu-chah-nulth people_:

The Nuu-chah-nulth people inhabited the Pacific coast of Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland of British Columbia. They were skilled whalers and were known for their art, music and storytelling.

_Coast Salish people:_

The Coast Salish people lived in the Puget Sound region of Washington State and the southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. They were known for their intricate basket weaving and their diverse languages and cultural practices.