Native Groups Location Food society Women Men Other.
Northwest Coast People They lived on small Islands. Water was important to them. They mostly ate fish, but also hunted for deer Approximately 30 permanent homes together in a village. Waste system existed. Women not often mentioned. Prepared food, ran household, considered important. Men were Chiefs, royalty. They were also hunters and slave workers Developed art forms, totem poles.
Plains People Lived on the flat lands, now known as Saskatchewan and Alberta. Plentiful resources available. Great selection of food. Plenty of Buffalo, berries and plant life. The circle was very important to the plains people. They believed in sharing. Respect for all people, and animals Women and men had equal rights. Women cooked and maintained the household The men hunted Buffalo Tribe used all parts of the animal - no waste.
Iroquoian People Lived nears the Great Lakes and forested areas. Food was in abundance. Farming was plentiful Popular crops included corn, beans.Pumpkins and berries were gathered and saved for the winter Villages were made up from 30-75 lodges. Women and men were equals. Women chose their leader. A clan was made up with a female leader and her daughters and grand daughters. Men hunted and were builders. Corn was considered to be a gift from God.
Algonquin People They lived near lakes, rivers and forests.Based in Canada, usually West of the Great Lakes Foods included Deer, Moose, Bear and Rabbit. Excellent hunters They lived in small groups of 20 to 25. The Children were put into the father's Clan Women were a great help to their father's clan Men were the leaders. Children entered into the fathers clan at birth. Men were hunter's and fishermen Before they killed any animal, they asked it's spirit for permission.
