The following is a compilation of the many Indian names for the creature known through out the USA and Canada as BIGFOOT.I find it very interesting that so many Tribes through both countries have so many different names for these creatures.As we go through all these different names we will learn there meanings as well.According to Indian folklore the bigfoot or Sasquatch has many different names,dating back to pre-colonial times.The following is a list of these names, if these names are correct and the history of this creature is correct then he is in my book a LIVING LEGEND.
Name----------------- ------Tribe---------------------------------Translation
Yi'dyi'tay------------- Nehalem Tillamook Indian ------------"Wildman"
Sasquatch------------- Salish Indian -------------------------"Wildman of the Woods"
Sc'wen'ey'ti---------- Spokane Indian-------------------- "Tall Burnt Hair"
Skanicum -------------Colville Indians -----------------------"Stick Indians"
Choanito -----------Wenatchee Indians------------------- "Night People"
Ste ye mah---------- Yakama Indians --------------------"Spirit Hidden by Woods"
Seatco ----------------Klickitat Indians --------------------------"Stick Indian"
See'atco---------- Coast Salish Indians -----------------"One who runs and hides"
Tsiatco ---------------Nisquall/Puyallup -------------------------"Wild Indians"
Seeahtkch ------------Clallam Indians----------------------- "Not Available"
Qui yihahs---------------- Yakama ---------------------------------"The Five Brothers"
Skookum-------------- Chinook Indian------------------------- "Evil God of the Woods"
At'at'ahila------------ Chinookan Indian ----------------------"Not Available"
Omah --------------------Yurok Indians ---------------------------------"Not available"
Oh Mah----------------- Hoopa Indians----------------------------- "Boss of the Woods"
Bukwas---------- Kwakwaka'wakw Indians ----------------"Wildman of the Woods"
Tah tah kle'ah--------- Shasta Indians ----------------------"Owl Woman Monster"
Rugaru ----------------Turtle Mtn Ojibway --------------------------"Not Available"
Windago--------- Eastern Athabascan Indian -------------"Wicked Cannibal"
Wetiko--------------------- Cree Indians -----------------------------------"Not Available"
Chiye tanka--------- Lakota[west]/sioux Indian -----------"Big Elder Brother"
Chiha Tanka-------- Dakota[east]/Sioux Indian ---------"Big Elder Brother"
Matlose--------------------- Nootka Indian --------------------------------"Not Available"
Neginla eh------------------ Yukon Indian------------------------------ "Woodman"
Nantiinaq Kenai--------- Peninsula Indian------------------ "Not Available"
Nant'ina ----------------------Dena'ina Indian ------------------------------"Not Available"
Urayuli --------------------SW Alaskan Eskimo -------------------------"Not Available"
Get'qun------------------- Lake Lliamna Indian -------------------------"Not Available"
Kushtaka--------------------- Tlinglit Indian ---------------------------------"Otter Man"
A hoo la huk------------------ Yup'ik Indian ------------------------------'Not Available"
Gilyuk Nelchina------------- Plateau Indian----------------------- "Big Man with Little Hat"
Lariyin--------------------------- Hare Indian ---------------------------------------"Bushman"
So'yoko------------------------- Hopi Indian --------------------------------------"Not Available"
Ot ne yar heh----------------- Iroquios Indian ---------------------------"Stonish Giant"
Ge no sqwa------------------- Seneca Indian -----------------------------"Stone Giants"
Ge no'sgwa-------------------- Seneca Indian ------------------------------"Stone Coats"
Miitiipi--------------------------Kawaiisu Indians--------------------"Bad Luck Or Disaster"
Tso apittse---------------------Shoshone Indian-------------------------"Cannibal Giant"
Toylona------------------------------Taos Indian---------------------------"Big Person"
Atahsais-----------------------------Zuni Indian-------------------"The Cannibal Demon"
Boqs--------------------------------Bella Coola Indian--------------"Bushman"
Madukarahat----------------------Karok Indian-------------------------"Giant"
Nun Yunu Wi-----------------------Cherokee Indian---------------------"The Stoneman"
Kecleh-Kudleh--------------------Cherokee Indian----------------------"Hairy Savage"
Esti Capcaki-----------------------Siminole Indian-----------------------"Tall Man"
Mesingw Lenni----------------------Lenape Indian-----------------------"The Mask Being"
Misinghalikun Lenni---------------Lenape Indian-----------------------"Living Solid Face"
Wsinkhoalican Lenni-------------Lenape Indian-------------------------"The Game Keeper"
Sakets------------------------Salishan/Sahptin Indian---------------------"The Giant"
Yayaya-ash-----------------------Klamath Indian---------------------------"The Frightner"
Manabai'wok---------------------Menomini Indian-------------------------"The Giants"
Nu'numic--------------------------Owens Valley Paiute-------------------"The Giant"
Tse'nahaha-----------------Mono Lake Paiute-----------------------------"Giant"
Tsadjatko--------------------------Quinault Indian---------------------------"Giants"
Heciatomixw-----------------------Quinault Indian-------------------------"Dangerous Being"
Skukum-----------------------------Quinault Indian--------------------------"Devil of the Forest"
Slalakums---------------------------Upper Stalo Indians-------------------"The Unknown"
Na'in----------------------------------Gwich'in Indian--------------------------"Brushman"
There will be research on each individual tribes regarding the names that they have for the Bigfoot.To be continued.