The Shoshoneans are a Native American tribe that historically lived in the Great Basin region of the United States. They are also known as the Snake Indians, and their language is part of the Uto-Aztecan language family. The term 'Shoshoneans' is often used to refer to the various tribes that make up the Shoshonean peoples, including the Utes and the Utahs. The Utes are a tribe of Native Americans who traditionally lived in the western United States, primarily in Colorado and Utah. The Utahs are a tribe of Native Americans who traditionally lived in the western United States, primarily in Utah.