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Nongatl Native AmericansThe Nongatl Native American peoples are among the least known of California’s indigenous peoples. They were part of California’s southern Athapaskan language family. Nongatl Native American territory historically encompassed approximately 855 square miles of redwood and oak forest in northwestern California around the drainages of the Van Duzen River, Larrabee Creek, Yager Creek, much of Upper Mad River, and a small section of Eel River. Prior to Euroamerican contact, the Nongatl Native Americans are estimated to have numbered around 2,325; today there are no known descendants. Name: Nongatl, Nung-kahhl, Noan’-kakhl, Saiaz, Saia, Siahs, Siaws, Sians, S-yars. Location: Van Duzen River, Yager Creek, and Upper Mad River in northwestern California. Population: 2,325 prior to Euroamerican contact; today there are no known descendants. Language Family: Athapaskan. Return to California Native American Indigenous Peoples Tribal List |