Colorado River Indian Tribes
The Colorado River Indian Tribes is a confederation begun in 1865 by the Mojave and Chemehuevi, later adding the Navajo and Hopi.
The Mojave lived in small scattered groups in the lower Colorado River area. They subsisted by fishing, farming, and gathering wild nuts and berries.
The Hopi live on mesas located inside the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. They are descendants of the Anasazi, ancient ancestors of a number of the Puebloan cultures. The Hopi call themselves "the peaceful ones". They live in stationary farming villages.
The Chemehuevi were a nomadic hunting/gathering society. Originally from the southern Nevada area, the Chemehuevi moved with the seasons, harvesting wild foods and following small game such as rabbits and gophers.
Navajo (see Navajo flag).
About the Flag:
The orange color represents the sun, which provides natural energy for producing the many crops grown on the Colorado River Indian reservation. The four feathers are for the four tribes that compose the CRIT. Brown is for the rich soil that supports the crops. Bright blue symbolizes the precious water that irrigates the farmlands.
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