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Page 1: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

The Northwest CoastSeptember 17th, 2013

Page 2: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest
Page 3: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

Rich ResourcesTribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region

Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka

The Northwest Coast has plentiful natural resourcesForests filled with tall, sturdy cedar treesRivers and forest rich with game and fish for

huntingDid not have to grow crops for food

Page 4: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

RecapHow did the people of the Northwest Coast get

their food?

Page 5: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

PotlatchesTribes had an abundance of resources

What do you think members of the tribe did with their extra resources?

They held potlatches, parties where they would give things away

Potlatch means “to give away”

What would they give?Copper shields and stacks of blankets were

common

Page 6: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

Totem Poles

Totem poles were carved posts with animals or other images representing a person’s ancestors. They were used as a symbol of wealth.

Page 7: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

RecapWhat were potlatches?

Why were they held?

Page 8: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

Using the OceanMaster carvers made canoes from cedar logs

How do you think canoes were used?To hunt sea animals, such as seals, sea otters and

whalesThese animals provided meat, furs, and oil

Page 9: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

RecapHow did the Kwakiutl use resources from the

forest and the oceans?

Page 10: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

Customs and TraditionsShamans were believed to be healers and were

important people in Kwakiutl cultureBoth men and women could be shamans

They also performed dancing ceremonies, read more on p. 96

Page 11: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

Shelter and ClothingLived in a mild climate

What effect do you think this would have on how they dressed and where they lived?

The people of the Northwest Coast wore light clothing

Lived in sturdy houses built with cedar trees

Page 12: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

RecapWhy were shamans so respected?

Page 13: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

The Kwakiutl TodayRead p. 97 on your own and we will discuss

Page 14: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

Lesson SummaryIndians of the Northwest Coast met their needs

by hunting and gathering

Shamans were important people in Kwakiutl culture

Today many Kwakiutl work in logging, construction and fishing

Page 15: The Northwest Coast September 17 th, 2013. Rich Resources Tribes of the Northwest Coast Cultural Region Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, and Nootka The Northwest

HomeworkComplete the lesson 4 review, questions 2-5, on

p. 97 (in complete sentences)