American Indians

In early ArkansasFor use in grades 1-5 classrooms

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Arkansas frameworks related to American Indians in Arkansas

The following frameworks are addressed in the following Power Point, grades K-5– H.6.K.9: Understand the name of Arkansas originated from the

Quapaw Indians– H.6.2.11: Recognize American Indian tribes of Arkansas:

Osage, Quapaw and Caddo– H.6.3.14: Identify and describe the Arkansas Indian tribes:

Osage, Quapaw, and Caddo– H.6.4.15: Identify the reasons for the decline of the native

populations of Arkansas (e.g. influenza, small pox, competition for land)

– H.6.5.29: Locate and describe the three main Indian cultures in Arkansas during the exploration period: Quapaw, Caddo and Osage Indians

Who are American Indians?

American Indians were the first people to live in the Americas. They were here before the Europeans came and settled in the area we call

the United States.

This map shows you where American Indians live today

There were three main American Indian tribes

in early Arkansas

Caddo Osage Quapaw

Let’s find out about the Caddo Nation!

The original name of the Caddo was Cadohadacho

When the Europeans came to North America, the Caddo lived in the present states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Today, most of the Caddo live in the state of Oklahoma.

The Caddo looked like this

Osage Nation

The Osage Indians also lived in Arkansas– They originally lived in present day

Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas.

– Today, most of the people of the Osage Nation live in Oklahoma.

The Quapaw Tribe

The name Quapaw (Ugakhpa or O-gah-pah) is translated as “people who live downstream.”

Our state is named for this American Indian tribe!

The Quapaw looked like this

Other early American Indians in Arkansas: Tunica-Biloxi Tribe and Chickasaw Nation

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe mainly lived in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas.

Today the Tunica-Biloxi people are referred to as the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and live in Louisiana.

The people of the Chickasaw Nation lived in the northeast corner of the state.

The Chickasaw primarily lived in the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri.

Today most of the Chickasaw live in the state of Oklahoma.

Culture of the Caddo, Osage and Quapaw

Culture is how a people live. It includes such things as the following: their language, clothing, hair styles, transportation, food, homes, how children are raised, music, arts, and folklore. Let’s look at the culture of the these three tribes : the Caddo, Osage and Quapaw.

First, the Caddo!

Language Most Caddo speak English today but many also speak the Caddo language.

Example: “Kua’at”(pronounced Koo-ah-aht) is a friendly greeting.

Caddo men’s clothing

Caddo men wore breechcloths

and sometimes leather leggings.

Caddo women

Caddo women wore wraparound skirts and poncho tops made of deerskin. They usually braided their hair or tied it back with ribbons.

Both men and women wore earrings and moccasins.

Hair styles!

Men wore their hair in a scalplock. (One long lock of hair on top of their head usually braided).

Sometimes the men wore a “ roach” or headpiece made of red-dyed deer hair and turkey beards.

“turkey roach”

Women and hair styles

Caddo women usually wore their long hair in a bun.

For special occasions they would add ornaments or ribbons to their bun.

Caddo transportation

The Caddo preferred to travel by land but also made dugout canoes out of logs for travel by water.

What kind of food did the Caddo eat?

The Caddo Indians were farmers and hunters.– They grew corn, beans, pumpkins and

sunflowers.– They hunted deer, buffalo and small

game and fished.

Tools used by the Caddo

To hunt they used bows and arrows

They also made axes with a heavy stone head to chop wood.

When they fought other people, they used their bows and arrows and their tomahawk. Caddo ax

Caddo homes

Caddo homes were tall, dome-shaped grass houses. Sometimes they were so large, 30 people could live in them!

How were Caddo children raised?

Caddo children were busy doing chores for the family. They did not have much play time.– They did play with dolls and toys. A

game they played was trying to throw a dart through a moving hoop. (hoop dart anyone?)

Caddo art

The Caddo people were famous for their pottery.

Caddo music

The favorite Caddo musical instrument is the drum. As drums are played, other Caddo dance and sing.

Caddo Indian legends and folklore

One story is called, “Village Boy and Wild Boy.” It is about mythical twins whose mother was killed by a monster.

Another story is called “Coyote.” It is about a tricky figure who gets involved in different forms of mischief!

Next is the Osage!

What was their language? As with the Caddo Indians, the Osage speak English today, but there is a renewed interest in learning the Osage language which is part of the Dhegihan language group.

Osage clothing

Osage women wore trade cloth dresses and leggings.

Both men and women wore moccasins and long buffalo hide robes in cold weather.

As with the Caddo, they wore tattoos.

Osage women wore clothes similar to this.

Osage men

Osage men wore breechcloths and leggings just like the Caddo men did.

Hairstyles and headdresses

Osage men either wore their hair long or in a scalplock fashion.

If they had a scalp lock they would sometimes wear a “roach.”

Osage Women

Osage women wore their hair braided or tied back with ribbons.

Osage transportation

The Osage used dogs to carry heavy loads when they traveled.

It would look something like this!

Osage food

The Osage were big game hunters. They liked to hunt buffalo. Before they had horses, the men would drive the buffalo off a cliff to kill them.

Osage women raised corn, beans, squash and pumpkins.

Osage tools and weapons

The Osage used bows and arrows and were known for their excellent long bows.

In battles they also fought with clubs and spears!

Osage homes

The Osage lived in settled villages and their homes were called lodges. Lodges were made of elm bark.

Music of the Osage

As with the Caddo, the Osage played drums and a flute-like instrument.

Osage folklore

A popular story among the Osage is “The Spider and the People.” This story is about how the spider became the symbol for the Osage.

And now, the Quapaw!

The Quapaw language

Like the Caddo and Osage Indians, the Quapaw speak English but many also speak their Quapaw language.

What did the Quapaw men wear?

Similarly to other Native Americans, the men wore breechcloths with leather leggings and buckskin shirts.

Men and women both wore moccasins and long buffalo robes in cold weather.

In warm weather, the Quapaw wore less clothing, just like us!

Quapaw women

Quapaw women wore long deerskin dresses

and wore their hair loose or braided.

Quapaw men’s hairstyles and head coverings!

Quapaw men often adorned their heads with a scalplock and wore a “roach” like Caddo and Osage men.

Quapaw Leaders sometimes wore a headdress.

Tribal tattoos

Native Americans had special tattoos depending on their tribe and their deeds.

These tattoos had religious significance.

tattoos

Transportation

The Quapaw knew how to make dugout canoes from cypress trees, but they usually traveled by land.

They used dogs to pull a travois (like a sled) when they traveled by land. (The Osage did this also.)

What did the Quapaw eat?

The Quapaw ate basically the same things as the Caddo and Osage. The were farmers and ate corn, beans and squash.

The men provided meat through the hunting of small game and organized buffalo hunts.

Tools and weapons

The Quapaw used bows and arrows to hunt and to fight. They also used war clubs and spears.

War clubs could take many different forms.

Quapaw homes

Quapaw homes took time to build. They were made of river cane, wood and vines and coated with plaster. The roof was usually made of grass or tree bark.

Quapaw children Quapaw children did

the same thing that Caddo and Osage children did. They did chores and sometimes got to play with dolls or play games.

As with other Native Americans, Quapaw mothers carried a young child in a cradleboard on her back.

Image is courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society, www.wisconishistory.org

Art by the Quapaw This is Quapaw

artwork.

Here is an example of Quapaw beadwork.

Music and the Quapaw

Like the Caddo and Osage, the Quapaw enjoyed music and dancing.

Quapaw stories and legends

Storytelling was very important to the Quapaw. One of their stories is about a monster or ogre.

What were the roles of men and women among these three

Indian tribes? Primarily the women were farmers,

child- care givers and cooks.

The men were the hunters and sometimes warriors if necessary. Chiefs were usually men.

Both men and women participated in artwork, music, storytelling and medicine.

What type of government did they have?

Most Indian tribes/nations elected chiefs based on their character, family descent and ability.– Chiefs were usually men but could be

women. A tribal council actually governed the

tribe or nation.

Where are the American Indians of Arkansas today?

There are no federally recognized Indian tribes in Arkansas today. What are the reasons?– Disease

American Indians did not have immunities from European introduced diseases such as influenza, small pox, measles, mumps, etc.

Fifty to eighty percent of American Indians died in the first century of European contact.

Decline of American Indian population, continued

Warfare– Battles between American Indian tribes

caused a decline– The introduction of firearms (guns)

made battle more deadly

Decline of population (3)

Enslavement– Some American Indians were kidnapped

and forced to be slaves in rich agricultural lands to the east

Decline of population (4)

Desire for Indian land– After the purchase of the Louisiana

territory by the U.S. government in 1803, many European settlers moved to the area. Treaties were signed that essentially took

the land away from the American Indians. The land was a rich agricultural region

desired by the new immigrants to the area

Let’s do a

First the Caddo American Indians

Review!

American Indian tribe

LanguageClothing

Hair & hair styles

Caddo

Originally they spoke the Caddo language.

Today they speak English and many of them also speak the Caddo language.

Men wore breechcloths and leather leggings.

Women wore skirts and tops made of animal skins.

Both wore moccasins and earrings.

Men wore their hair long or in a style called a scalplockThey sometimes wore a “ roach”.Women wore long hair in a bun.

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Food

Caddo The Caddo liked to travel by land, but also made dugout canoes for travel by water.

They grew and ate corn, beans, pumpkins, and sunflowers.Also, they hunted deer, buffalo, small game and fished.

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Tools and weapons

Homes

Caddo Bows and arrows were used to hunt. Axes were used to chop wood.In battle they used bows and arrows and tomahawks.

They were tall, dome-shaped grass houses.

American Indian tribe Children Art

Caddo They helped with chores. When they had time they played with dolls and toys and played games!

The Caddo were famous for their very nice pottery.

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Music Legends and folklore

Caddo The Caddo loved the drum. They also loved to dance and sing.

The Caddo had legends and stories they passed down through their children.

Time to review the

Osage!

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Language Clothing Hair styles

Osage

The Osage spoke their own language, but now speak English. Many speak their native language also.

Osage men wore breechcloths and leggings.Women wore deerskin dresses and leggings.Both wore moccasins and tattoos.

Men wore their hair long or wore a scalp- lock. Sometimes they added a “roach.”

Women wore their long hair loose or braided.

American Indian Tribe

Transportation

Food

Osage The Osage preferred to travel by land. They would use dog sleds to carry heavy loads when they traveled. This is called a travois.

Osage people liked to hunt big game such as buffalo. The women raised corn, beans, squash and pumpkins.

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Tools and weapons

Homes

Osage The Osage used bows and arrows and longbows.

They also used clubs and spears in battle.

Osage homes were called a lodge. They were made of elm bark.

American Indian Tribe

Children Art

Osage Osage children performed chores and had some time to play. When they played, they used dolls, toys and games.

Pottery and beadwork were crafts at which the Osage excelled.

American Indian Tribe

Music Folklore and legends

Osage They played the drums and a flute- like instrument.

Both men and women told stories to pass on information to the children. One special story was about how the spider became the symbol for the Osage.

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Quapaw!

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Language Clothing Hair and hair styles

Quapaw

Like other native tribes, the Quapaw had their own language.

Today they speak English and many speak their native language also

The men wore breechcloths with leggings and buckskin shirts.Women wore long deerskin dresses. Both wore moccasins and tattoos.

Quapaw men shaved their heads except for a scalp- lock. They also wore a roach.Women wore their long hair loose or braided.

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Transportation Food

Quapaw The Quapaw made and traveled by dugout canoes.

They also used dogs to pull a travois or sled when traveling with heavy loads by land.

They ate corn, beans and squash.

The men hunted small game and buffalo.

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Tools and weapons

Homes

Quapaw The Quapaw people used bows and arrows and clubs and spears.

Their homes were permanent and took time to build. They were made of wood, vine, river cane and had a roof of grass or tree bark.

American Indian tribe

Children Art

Quapaw Quapaw children, like other children, helped with the family chores and sometimes got to play with toys or play games.

The Quapaw were very good at making pottery and doing beadwork.

American Indian Tribe

Music Legends and folktales

Quapaw The Quapaw also liked to play musical instruments and to dance!

Storytelling was important to the Quapaw as it was with the Caddo and Osage.One of their stories was about a monster!

Review: Why did American Indian population decline in Arkansas?

Which are the correct answers?

-attacks by savage animals-disease-storms-floods-desire for their land by European settlers-warfare-earthquakes-enslavement

Quapaw

Osage

Caddo

That ends the Power Point on American Indians of Arkansas

The information in this power point was made possible through the many great sources on the internet and in books available. There are many internet sites and books on the Native Americans of Arkansas available from those who have worked hard to preserve Native American history. Each tribe has its own website to preserve its history and its culture.. A list of internet sites follows on the next two slides. I would like to thank Dr. Trey Berry, author of The Arkansas Journey, for his advice and guidance and the many people who have preserved information on the rich heritage of American Indians.

The information in this power point was made possible through the many great sources on the internet and in books available. There are many internet sites and books on the Native Americans of Arkansas available from those who have worked hard to preserve Native American history. Each tribe has its own website to preserve its history and its culture.. A list of internet sites follows on the next two slides. I would like to thank Dr. Trey Berry, author of The Arkansas Journey, for his advice and guidance and the many people who have preserved information on the rich heritage of American Indians.

This power point was produced by Michele Wasson, Education Coordinator, Department of Arkansas Heritage.

Matt Reed, Curator of American Indian Collections, Oklahoma Historical

Society, edited and approved this Power Point for use in the elementary

classroom.

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