Who Were the Wampanoag Indians?

The name, Wampanoag, means people of the first light. They were the Indians who befriended the pilgrims at

Plymouth Rock.

Why are they important?

Long before the pilgrims came to United Sates, Native Americans like the Wampanoag Indians lived here.

Where did they live?

• Their villages covered areas in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

What did they live in?Wampanoag families lived in wetus. The frame of a wetu was made of saplings bent into a circular shape. In the summer the frame was covered in grass, and in the winter it was covered in bark.http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/webcast.htm

How did the Wampanoag Indian’s treat the earth?

• Wampanoag's treated the earth with respect. They respected all living things.

Where did the Wampanoag Indians get their fruits and vegetables?Families planted gardens on ground that was given to them by Sachems (leaders). Wampanoag planted crops such as beans, corn, squash, and melon.

Where did the Wampanoag Indians get meat to eat?

• During the winter, the Wampanoag depended on animals such as rabbit, squirrel, turkey, and deer for food. Men and boys hunted these animals using bows and arrows.

What did the Wampanoag Indians wear?

• The Wampanoag would wear deerskin leggings, jewelry, body paint, hand embroidered pouches and tribal headdress.

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How did the Wampanoag Indians live their lives?The Wampanoag Indians lived in villages where they lived and worked together.

Wampanoag ChildrenWampanoag young boys learned to fish, hunt, and gather food. Wampanoag girls would learn how to collect shellfish, plant crops and make clothing. All children learned by watching adults and listening to stories from their elders.

How did the Wampanoag talk to each other?The Wampanoag did not speak English their language is called revive.

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The first Thanksgiving

• In 1621 when their hard work was rewarded with a bountiful harvest the Pilgrims gave thanks to God. During the celebration, Yellow Feather, an important leader of the Wampanoag people along with 90 of his men joined the Pilgrims for 3 days of thanksgiving feasting.

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