Plains Indians(Native Americans)

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Plains Indians

Plains Indians

Plains Indians

• Work is divided among men & women• The highest appreciation for nature (buffalo)• Warrior societies• Art & religion• Language– Each tribe or clan– Sign language to be universal

Plains Indians

Hunter/ gatherer society

– What does this mean?

–Who do you think did what?

Plains Indians

• Hunters– Strong men & leaders

• Gatherers– Women, elders, children & the disabled

• Preparers & Cooks– Women, elders

Plains Indians

• WOMEN– Oversaw life in house– Gathered food– Built tepees– Passed traditions– Crafts • skill = rank in society

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• MEN– Hunters– Protectors– Pass on knowledge– Pass on legends– Led spiritualized ceremonies– Provide military leadership– Prove bravery & ability

Plains Indians

• ELDERS– Looked to as the wisest among tribes – Consulted about any problems– The “connection” between the spirit & native world

Plains Indians

• TRADITION– Summer: gathering of councils• Discuss progress & problems with elders

– Sun Dance: 4 day celebration to thank the Great Spirit & ask for luck/ fortune• What is a “great spirit” to you

- Journal….

Plains Indians

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• HORSES– “sacred dog”– 1600s used in trade until each tribe has them• 1: hunting• 2: moving villages• 3: raiding

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• BUFFALO– The “general store” to the Native Americans– Used to the utmost extent• Nothing goes to waste!!!

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• BUFFALO– Hunted as a staple– Indians corralled them

or drove into herds with their horses & attacked with bows & arrows

– Corral: a hunting strategy; to corner and capture

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• BUFFALO– Men hunted them– Women & children cut apart animal & brought it

back to camp

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• BUFFALO used for…1: clothing2: shelter3: food

- protein - could be stored (jerky)

Plains Indians