CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN BACKGROUND

PROJECTby Kensho Nishimura

Grade 3

Table of Content

1.) Religious Background, Customs, and Traditions of the Shasta Tribe.

2.) Shasta Indian’s habitat, and how they acquired Food, Shelter, and Clothing.

3.) Shasta Territory- Then and Now.

Religious Background, Customs, and Traditions of the Shasta Tribe

The Shasta tribe were deeply spiritual people.

Religious Background, Customs, and Traditions of the Shasta Tribe

Religious Background, Customs, and Traditions of the Shasta Tribe

The Shasta tribe had many rituals, including the ‘Ghost dance.’

Religious Background, Customs, and Traditions of the Shasta Tribe

Shasta Indian’s Habitat, and how they acquired Food, Clothing, and Shelter

Shasta Indian’s Habitat, and how they acquired Food, Clothing, and Shelter

Shasta men hunted deer and rodents. They also ate acorns and berries.

Shasta Indian’s Habitat, and how they acquired Food, Clothing, and Shelter

The Shasta tribe used arrowheads to hunt.

They also used animal skin to create clothing.

Shasta Indian Habitat, and how they acquired Food, Clothing, and Shelter

Shasta Territory Then and Now

Shasta Territory Then and Now

The Shasta territory included Northern California and extended into Oregon.

Shasta Territory Then and Now

Unfortunately, there aren’t many Shasta Indians remaining today.

The surviving Shasta Indians live on reservations in Oregon and throughout Northern California.

Shasta Territory Then and Now