... areas from the San Joaquin River on to the Bakersfield, California borders. Interestingly, each tribe had its own unique language, nuances and different housing choices. For example, the groups living in the foothills constructed huts, primarily made from acorns and roots of the tule ( ) , near the streams. Those settled more in the central valley developed larger homes in permanent villages near the rivers. Lastly classified within the Yokuts are the Lake People ... to have extended family members raising another family member's children. For example, aunts often are considered to be m...

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