So, Native Americans had many names for Squatch. Now, granted these could've been stories to frighten children into behaving but they might have some truth to them as well. These tribes also have stories and dealings with Squatch way before contact with the white man. Here is a list of some tribes, their names for the creatures and the translation.
Bella Coola Indians -Boqs- Bush Man
Shoshone -Tsoapittseor- Cannibal Giant
Yakima -Ste'ya'mah- Spirit hidden by woods
Quinault-Hecaitomixw- Dangerous Being
-Skukum- Devil of the forest
Menomimi-Manabai'wok- The Giants
Zuni -Atahsaia- Cannibal Demon
Okanogan-Snenah- Owl Woman
Seminole -Esti Capaki- Tall Man
Kwakawaka'wakw-Bukwas-Wild Man of the woods
-Tsonaqua-Wild Woman of the woods
Taos -Toylona- Big Person
Klamath -Yayaya'ash- The Frightener
Lenni Lenape -Wsinkhoalican- The Game Keeper
Plains -Iktomi- The Trickster
Paiute -Nu'numic- The Giant
Salish -Sasahevas- Wildman of the woods
Spokane -Se'wen'et'ti- Tall Burnt Hair
Wenatchee- Choanito- Night People
Cherokee- Kecleh ' Kudleh - Hairy Savage
Eastern Athabaskan- Windago - Wicked Cannibal
Shasta - Tahtahkle'ah- Owl Woman Monster
There are more but it certainly makes one wonder.......coincidence, facts, or fables.....