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Native Americans in Olden Times for Kids


 




What made the Puget Sound Indian tribes "rich" in ancient times? Why were woven mats so important? How did totem poles get started? What's a Potlatch? Find out here! Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Coastal Indians!

Some principal tribes of the northwest region: Bella Coola, Haida, Kwakiuts, Makah, Nez Perce, Nisqualli, Nootka, Quinault, Puyallup, Salish, S'Klallam, Snohomish, Spokane, Shuswap, Swinomish, Tlingit, Tsimshian

What was life like 2,000 years ago
 in the Pacific Northwest?
 

Longhouse Living Daily Life Jobs  Government
Woven Mats Canoes The Potlatch 
Baskets Whales & Salmon  Fur Trade Wealth
Meals & Cooking Totem Poles Money Blankets & Coppers 
Table Manners Clans & Marriage  Slaves 

Story: How Raven Stole Crow's Potlatch   

Story: The Medicine Man

 

Plus ... 

Baskets 

Games

Stories

Holidays

Canoes

Homes

Religion

Tribes

Daily Life

Comparison Chart

Lesson Plans for Northwest Native Americans Teachers

Free Presentations in PowerPoint format

 Free Clip Art

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