What bigger tribe are the Cherokee catawba and yemassee part of?

The Cherokee, Catawba, and Yemassee are part of the larger group of Indigenous peoples known as the Southeastern tribes of the United States. These tribes share cultural, historical, and linguistic ties and traditionally inhabited the southeastern region, including areas of present-day North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Each tribe has its unique heritage and identity, contributing to the rich diversity of Native American cultures in the Southeast.