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Plains Indians (Native Americans). http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvqQmTSDXtY&feature=BFa&list=PL1130C9E6D739F798&lf=results_video. Plains Indians. Plains Indians. Plains Indians. Plains Indians. Work is divided among men & women The highest appreciation for nature (buffalo) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Plains Indians(Native Americans)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvqQmTSDXtY&feature=BFa&list=PL1130C9E6D739F798&lf=results_video
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
Plains Indians
• 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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvqQmTSDXtY&feature=BFa&list=PL1130C9E6D739F798&lf=results_video
SUN DANCEPlains Indians
Plains Indians
• HORSES– “sacred dog”– 1600s used in trade until each tribe has them• 1: hunting• 2: moving villages• 3: raiding
Plains Indians
• BUFFALO– The “general store” to the Native Americans– Used to the utmost extent• Nothing goes to waste!!!
Plains Indians
• 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
Plains Indians
• BUFFALO– Men hunted them– Women & children cut apart animal & brought it
back to camp
Plains Indians
• BUFFALO used for…1: clothing2: shelter3: food
- protein - could be stored (jerky)
Plains Indians