Where was the traditional homeland of American Subarctic peoples?

The traditional homeland of the American Subarctic peoples encompasses the subarctic region of Alaska and most of Canada. This vast territory is situated south of the Arctic and excludes the Maritime Provinces, which are categorized within the Northeast culture area.12

The region is dominated by the taiga, or boreal forest, an ecosystem characterized by coniferous forests, marshes, and relatively flat topography. The area is generally divided into two distinct zones:12

• Eastern Subarctic: Primarily inhabited by speakers of Algonquian languages, such as the Innu, Cree, and Ojibwa.1
• Western Subarctic: Largely home to Athabaskan speakers, whose territories extend from Canada into Alaska. This zone includes groups such as the Chipewyan, Carrier, and Gwich’in.1

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