What does the term "Ishak" mean?
"The People"
"The Warriors"
"The Hunters"
"The Gatherers"
Answer
The Atakapa people referred to themselves as the Ishak, which translates to "the people." This term was used to emphasize their unity and shared identity as a tribe.
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