Xingu peoples languages. Specifically, they consist of the following peoples: the Aweti, Kalapalo, Kamaiurá, Kayapó, Kuikuro, Matipu, Mehinako, Nahukuá, Suyá, Trumai, Wauja and Yawalapiti. Stenzel, Kris & Bruna Franchetto (eds.). 2017. On this and other worlds: Voices from Amazonia. Berlin: Language Science Press. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.892102 . Open Access. Xingu peoples Xingu peoples are indigenous peoples of Brazil living near the Xingu River. They have many cultural similarities despite their different ethnologies. Xingu people represent fifteen tribes and all four of Brazil's indigenous language groups, but they share similar belief systems, rituals and ceremonies. The Upper Xingu region was heavily populated prior to
American River, South Australia an early American whaling vessel is dedicated to "Union" s crew. Frank Potts was the first official settler in 1842, before moving to the mainland and establishing the "Bleasdale" vineyard and winery at Langhorne Creek. John Buick, a professional boat builder, built the first house in the town in 1844. It was fashioned out of local stone, pug and sput timber and remained standing until 1985. Somewhat erroneously, the waters of Eastern Cove, upon which the township is located, have been referred to as American River, compounding the illusion that the township is connected in any way with a river.