Wadadokado

The Wadadokado were Northern Paiute people of the Harney Basin, whose homeland included the shores and wetlands of Malheur Lake. Their name is associated with wada, a plant whose seeds were an important food. The shallow lake and marshes also supported fish and waterfowl, while the surrounding dry country offered roots and game. Seasonal journeys connected the basin with the mountains and river valleys beyond, linking a wide range of food grounds within the Paiute homeland.