the northwest coast september 17 th, 2013. rich resources tribes of the northwest coast cultural...
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The Northwest CoastSeptember 17th, 2013
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
RecapHow did the people of the Northwest Coast get
their food?
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
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.
RecapWhat were potlatches?
Why were they held?
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
RecapHow did the Kwakiutl use resources from the
forest and the oceans?
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
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
RecapWhy were shamans so respected?
The Kwakiutl TodayRead p. 97 on your own and we will discuss
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
HomeworkComplete the lesson 4 review, questions 2-5, on
p. 97 (in complete sentences)