blsaltie14 's List: 1st americans

• Ojibway
• Ojibway children like to go hunting and fishing with their fathers
• Ojibway children like to go hunting and fishing with their fathers
• Ojibway children like to go hunting and fishing with their fathers
• Ojibway children like to go hunting and fishing with their fathers
• Ojibway children like to go hunting and fishing with their fathers
• Ojibway children like to go hunting and fishing with their fathers
• But Ojibway kids did have dolls and toys to play  with, and older boys liked to play lacrosse.
• Ojibway women were farmers and did most of the child care and cooking.
• Men were hunters and sometimes went to war to protect their families.
• Ojibway people lived in villages of birchbark houses called  waginogans, or wigwams.
• the Ojibwas lived in large buffalo-hide tents called tipis.
• Chippewa women wore long dresses with removable sleeves. Chippewa  men wore breechcloths  and leggings. Everybody wore moccasins on their feet  and cloaks or ponchos in bad weather. Later, the Chippewas adapted European  costume such as cloth blouses and jackets, decorating them with fancy  beadwork.
• Traditionally, the Chippewas wore leather headbands with feathers standing  straight up in the back. In times of war, some Chippewa men shaved their heads  in the Mohawk style.  Otherwise, Chippewa men and women both wore their hair in long braids. Some  Chippewa warriors also wore a porcupine roach. In the 1800's, some Chippewa  chiefs began wearing long headdresses like their neighbors the Sioux.
• Canoeing is still popular in the Ojibway nation today, though few people  handcraft their own canoe from birch bark anymore. Over land, Chippewa people  used dogs as pack animals.
• Woodland Chippewas were mostly farming people, harvesting wild rice and corn,  fishing, hunting small game, and gathering nuts and fruit.
• Ojibway warriors used bows and arrows, clubs, flails, and hide shields. Hunters  also used snares, and when Plains Ojibway men hunted buffalo, they often set  controlled fires to herd the animals into traps or over cliffs. Woodland  Chippewas used spears or fishhooks with sinew lines for fishing, and special  paddles called knockers for ricing.
• Ojibway artists are known for their beautiful beadwork, particularly  floral design.

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• Miami
• But they did have toys and games, miniature bows and arrows, and dolls made from corn husks.  The Miami Indians didn't believe in physical punishment, so Miami kids who  misbehaved were scolded instead of getting a spanking.
• Miami Indian men were hunters and sometimes went to war to protect their  families. Miami women were farmers and did most of the child care and cooking.  Both genders took part in storytelling, artwork and music, and traditional  medicine. Only men could be Miami Indian chiefs in the past, but women had  important roles overseeing religious festivals and negotiating peace treaties.  Today, a Miami woman could be chief too... and a Miami man can be a farmer.
• The Miamis didn't live in tepees. They lived in villages of small oval houses  with walls made of woven reeds. Each Miami village also had a larger wooden  council house. Today, Native Americans only build a reed house for fun or to  connect with their heritage, not for shelter. Most Miamis live in modern houses  and apartment buildings, just like you.
  
  
• Miami women wore skirts with leggings. Miami men wore breechcloths. The  Miamis did wear shirts in cool weather, but even in wintertime, Miami men didn't  wear long pants Miami Indians also wore leather moccasins on  their feet. Here are some photos and links about Indian clothing in  general.
  
• The Miamis didn't wear long headdresses  like the Sioux.  Sometimes they wore a beaded headband with a few red feathers in it. Miami women  wore their hair long, sometimes braided or tied in a bun. Miami men usually  shaved their heads in the Mohawk style and wore a porcupine roach. (These  roaches are made of porcupine hair, not their sharp quills!) Miami men and women  both painted their faces for different occasions, and also tattooed themselves with  more permanent designs.
  
• Yes, Miami Indians made dugout canoes by hollowing out large trees. Over land,  the Miamis used dogs as pack animals. (There were no horses in North America  until colonists brought them over from Europe.) The dogs carried backpacks or  pulled wooden drag sleds called travois
• The Miamis were farming people. Miami food crops included corn, beans, and  squash. Miami Indian men also hunted buffalo. They set controlled fires to drive  the large animals towards the hunters. Miami recipes included soup, cornbread,  and stews.
  
  
• Miami hunters and warriors used bows and arrows, tomahawks, and spears. Miami  men also used shields of buffalo hide to deflect enemy arrows.
• The Miami tribe is known for their quillwork, beadwork, and embroidery

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• Shawnee
• Shawnee kids had more chores and less time to play, just like early colonial  children. But Shawnee children did have dolls, toys and games, like  miniature bows and arrows and hand-held ball games.
• Shawnee men were hunters and sometimes went to war to protect their families.  Shawnee women were farmers and also did child care and cooking. Both genders  took part in storytelling, artwork and music, and traditional medicine. In the  past, Shawnee principal chiefs were always men, but either a man or a woman  could be a village chief.
• The Shawnees didn't live in tepees. They lived in small round dwellings called  wikkums, or wigwams. Here are some images of American Indian  wigwams like the ones Shawnee Indians used. Each Shawnee village also  included a larger council house built from wood. Today, Native Americans only  build a wigwam for fun or to connect with their heritage, not for shelter.
• Shawnee women wore skirts with leggings. Shawnee men wore breechclouts and  leggings. Shirts were not necessary in the Shawnee culture, but both men and  women often wore ponchos in cool weather. The Shawnees wore moccasins on their  feet. As they migrated from place to place, the Shawnees adopted clothing styles  from many other Indian tribes and from white settlers as well. Here is a picture of  Shawnee Indian clothing, and photos and links about American Indian dress in  general.
  
  The Shawnees didn't wear long headdresses  like the Sioux.  Sometimes they wore a beaded headband with a feather or two in it. Shawnee  people usually wore their hair long, though Shawnee warriors sometimes shaved  their heads in the Mohawk style. Many  Shawnees painted designs onto their faces, and some wore tribal tattoos.
  
• Yes, the Shawnees made dugout canoes by hollowing out large trees.  Over land, the Shawnee tribe used dogs as pack animals.
• The Shawnees were farming people. Shawnee women planted and harvested corn and  squash. Shawnee men hunted in the forest for deer, turkeys, and small game and  went fishing in the rivers and lakes. Shawnee Indian food included soup,  cornbread, and stews.
  
  
• Shawnee hunters and warriors used bows and arrows, stone tomahawks, and spears.  Shawnee fisherman used spears and nets.
  
• The Shawnee tribe is known for their beadwork, pottery, and wood carving. Like  other eastern American Indians, the Shawnee also crafted wampum  out of white and purple shell beads. Wampum beads were traded as a kind of  currency, but they were more culturally important as an art material. The designs and pictures on  wampum belts often told a story or represented a person's family.
  

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• Potawatomi
• Many Potawatomi children like to go hunting and fishing or camp outdoors. In the  past, Indian kids had more chores and less time to play, just like early  colonial children. But they did have dolls and toys to play  with. Older Potawatomi kids played team ball games--lacrosse for boys  and men, and double shinny for girls and women.
• Potawatomi women were farmers and did most of the child care and cooking.  Potawatomi men were hunters and sometimes went to war to protect their families.  Both genders practiced story-telling, artwork and music, and traditional  medicine. Unlike some tribes, the chief of a Potawatomi village could be either  a man or a woman.
  
• There were two types of dwellings used by the Potawatomis: dome-shaped houses  called wigwams, and rectangular lodges with bark  covering. Here are some photos of wigwams, birchbark houses, and  other Native American homes. Potawatomi villages usually included a sweat  lodge, meat-drying huts, and a ballfield. Today, Native Americans only build a  wigwam or lodge for fun or for ritual purposes, not for shelter. Most  Potawatomis live in modern houses and apartment buildings, just like you.  
  
  
• Potawatomi women wore long deerskin dresses. Potawatomi men wore breechcloths,  leggings, and deerskin shirts. The Potawatomis wore moccasins on their feet  and robes in bad weather. Later, Potawatomi people adapted European costume such  as cloth blouses and jackets, decorating them with fancy beadwork and ribbons.  Here are some more photographs and links about native dress in general.  
  
  Traditionally, the Potawatomis didn't wear long headdresses  like the Sioux. They  usually wore a leather headband with one or two feathers standing straight up in  the back. Potawatomi men sometimes wore otter-fur turbans. Both men and women  usually wore their hair long, but in times of war, Potawatomi men would shave  their heads in the Mohawk  style instead. Sometimes they added a porcupine roach to make this  hairstyle more impressive. The Potawatomis painted their faces for special  occasions. They used different colors and patterns for war paint, religious  ceremonies, and festive decoration.
  
  
• Yes--the Potawatomi Indian tribe used birchbark canoes (made of  birch bark stretched over a wooden frame) and dugout canoes (made  from hollowed-out logs). Canoeing is still popular within the Potawatomi nation,  though few people handcraft their own canoe anymore. Over land, the Potawatomi  tribe used dogs as pack animals.
• The Potawatomi Indians were farming people. Potawatomi women planted and  harvested corn, beans, squash, and tobacco, as well as gathering wild rice and  berries. The men hunted deer, elk, and wild birds and caught fish. The  Potawatomis also tapped trees for maple syrup as Michigan people do today.  
  
  
• Potawatomi hunters and warriors used bows and arrows and wooden clubs. Fishermen  used spears and nets. Other Potawatomi tools included spouts and buckets for  tapping maple sap, knockers for harvesting wild rice, and snowshoes for  traveling in winter. Here is a page of tool pictures from Potawatomi and  other Wisconsin Indian tribes.
  
• Potawatomi artists are known for their quill embroidery, basketry, and floral beadwork. One  style of bead embroidery, the Potawatomi weave, is  even named after the Potawatomi tribe (though other tribes made beaded crafts  this way too.) Like other eastern American Indians, the Potawatomi also crafted  wampum out of white and purple shell beads. Wampum beads were  traded as a kind of currency, but they were more culturally important as an art  material. The designs  and pictures on wampum belts often told a story or represented a person's  family.
  

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• Ottawa
• They do the same things any children do--play with each other, go to school and  help around the house. Many Ottawa children like to go hunting and fishing with  their fathers. In the past, Indian kids had more chores and less time to play,  just like early colonial children. But they did have dolls and toys to play  with, and older boys liked to play lacrosse.
• Ottawa women were farmers and did most of the child care and cooking. Ottawa men  were hunters and sometimes went to war to protect their families. Both genders  practiced story-telling, artwork and music, and traditional medicine. In the  past, Ottawa chiefs were always men, but today an Ottawa Indian woman could be  chief too.
  
• Ottawa people didn't live in tepees. They lived in villages of birchbark houses  called waginogan, or wigwams. There were also longhouses and sweat  lodges in Ottawa villages. Here are some pictures of American Indian  housing like the homes Ottawa Indians used. Today, Native Americans only  build a wigwam for fun or to connect with their heritage. Most Ottawas live in  modern houses and apartment buildings, just like you.
• Ottawa women wore long dresses with detachable sleeves, and in the winter, they  wore robes made of rabbit skin. But Ottawa men usually went naked or wore only a  cloak, even in cold weather and in battle, to show how tough they were. The  Ottawas usually wore leather moccasins on  their feet. In colonial times, the Ottawas adapted European clothing like cloth  blouses and jackets, decorating them with fancy  beadwork. Here are some more photographs and links about native costume in  general.
  
  Traditionally, the Ottawas wore leather headbands with feathers  standing up in the back. In the 1800's, some Ottawa men began wearing long  headdresses like their neighbors the Sioux. Other Ottawa men  wore their hair in the Mohawk style, using grease to  spike their hair very high in front, and sometimes added a porcupine roach. Here  are some pictures of these different styles of Native American head  dress. Ottawa women usually wore one long braid. The Ottawas often painted  their faces and arms, using different patterns for war paint and festive  decoration. Ottawa men also wore extensive tribal tattoos over  their whole bodies.
  
• Yes--the Ottawa Indian tribe was well-known for their birchbark canoes. Here are  some pictures of  Ottawa canoes. Canoeing is still popular within the Ottawa nation today.  Over land, the Ottawas used dogs as pack animals. (There were no horses in North  America until colonists brought them over from Europe.) The Ottawas also had  sleds and snowshoes to help them travel in the winter.
• The Ottawas were farming people. Ottawa women grew crops of corn, beans, and  squash. Ottawa men hunted deer and small game and went fishing in their canoes.  Ottawa Indian foods included cornbread and soups.
  
• Ottawa hunters and warriors used bows and arrows, clubs, and hide shields.  Ottawa fishermen used bone fishhooks and sinew lines.
• Ottawa artists are known for their beadwork and basketry. Like other  eastern American Indians, Ottawa Indians also crafted wampum out  of white and purple shell beads. Wampum beads were traded as a kind of currency,  but they were more culturally important as an art material. The designs and pictures on  wampum belts often told a story or represented a person's family.

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• We hold a number of what we call Stomp Dances  throughout the year. These are social dances  done just for the enjoyment of the dancing. Time is kept on what is called a  water-drum. Sometimes in conjunction with these dances we play Pahsaheman which  is the Lenape football game. It is played  differently though from the football game you know because it is played men  against the women. The men can only kick the ball from place to place, but the  women can throw it or run with it. Also the men are not supposed to tackle or  grab the women, but the women can do whatever they want. There are goalposts at  either end of the field similar to regular football, although they have no  crosspiece on the goalposts.

   

  Many of us also attend pow-wows which are dances at  which you wear the traditional Indian clothing and dance to the sound of a large  drum accompanied by singers.

• Yes, the Lenape in 1600 made both baskets and pottery. In fact one pot was found in New Jersey that  was so large you could cook two whole deer in it.

   

  The pots had rounded bottom as when used for cooking they were  held upright by three stones and a fire was built around them. There were no  metal grates in those days to set the pots on.

• While we were still in our homelands in the east, the men had the duty to  bring in the game animals, gamebirds, and fish for  his family to eat. There were no grocery stores to go  buy meat, and hunting was not a fun activity. The man had his family, and  perhaps aged parents depending on him.

   

  The men also took care of some of the heavier things that needed  to be done around the village. Putting up the framework for the house, making  dugout canoes, mortars and pestles used to grind  corn, bows and arrows for hunting, and similar things. Of course in this day and  age the man's role is much the same as any other man in modern American society.  

• Before colonial times in warm weather the only clothing our men wore was a breechcloth and moccasins  made of deerskin. Sometimes leggings were added when going into brushy areas, or  during colder weather. Nearly all our clothing was deerskin except for some fur  robes worn in winter time.

   

  Our women also wore moccasins and a deerskin skirt that reached from the  waist to the knees or below. This was a large rectangle that was wrapped around  the body. In warm weather that was all they wore.

   

  Another special item was turkey feather capes worn by both men and women.  

   

  One item worn by Delaware men was the Bandolier  Bag. This had a wide, fully beaded shoulder strap attached to a beaded bag.  A number of these are now in museums as they were a favorite of collectors.

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• Wyandot
• They do the same things all children do--play with each other, go to school and  help around the house. Many Wyandot children like to go hunting and fishing with  their fathers. In the past, Indian kids had more chores and less time to play,  just like colonial children. But they did have corn husk dolls, toys, and  games to play, such as snowsnake, where kids tried to glide a game piece  furthest across the snow. Lacrosse was a  popular sport among Wyandot teenagers as it was among adult men.
• Like their distant cousins the Iroquois, the Wyandots  had an even division of power between men and women. Wyandot men were in charge  of hunting, war, and diplomacy. Wyandot women were in charge of farming,  property, and family. Men made political decisions for the tribe, and women made  decisions for the clans. Only men could be chiefs, but only women could vote on  who got to be the chief.
  
  
• The Wyandot Indians lived in villages of longhouses, which were  large wood-frame houses covered with sheets of bark. One Wyandot house could be  150 feet long, and an entire clan lived in it--up to 60 people! Many Wyandot  villages had palisades (reinforced walls) around them for  protection. Here are some pictures of long houses like  the ones Huron Indians used, and a drawing  of what a longhouse looked like on the inside.
• Wyandot men wore breechcloths and  leggings. In winter they would also wear deerskin tunics. Wyandot women wore  wraparound skirts with poncho-style blouses or deerskin dresses with removable  sleeves. The Wyandots wore moccasins on their  feet. Here are some more photographs and links about Indian clothing in  general.
  
  The Wyandots didn't wear long headdresses  like the Sioux. Wyandot  chiefs sometimes wore a special feathered cap. Wyandot women usually wore their  hair in one long braid. Some Wyandot men wore their hair long too, but others  shaved their heads in the Mohawk style. Some warriors  even made this hairstyle more impressive by adding a brightly colored porcupine roach. Wyandot men  painted their faces and bodies and sometimes wore tribal tattoos, but women  didn't paint or tattoo themselves.
  
• Yes--the Wyandot Indians used birchbark canoes to travel along the St. Lawrence  River. Over land, the Wyandots used dogs as pack animals.
• The Wyandot were farming people. Wyandot women harvested corn, beans, squash,  and sunflowers. Wyandot men hunted deer, wild turkeys, and small game, and went  fishing in the rivers. Wyandot recipes included cornbread, soups, and stews.  
  
  
• Wyandot hunters used bows and arrows to shoot game. Wyandot fishermen used  spears, fishing poles, and large nets. In war, Wyandot men fired arrows or  fought with war clubs and spears.
  
  
• Traditional Wyandot art included pottery, weaving, and beadwork. Like other  eastern tribes, the Wyandots also crafted wampum out of white and  purple shell beads. Wampum beads were traded as a kind of currency, but they  were more culturally important as an art material. The designs and pictures on  wampum belts often told a story or represented a person's family.
  
  

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• Men and boys knew that hunting and fishing were very important. Deer, elk,  black bear, raccoon, beaver, and rabbit were among the animals hunted for meat,  skins, and sinew, and the bear's fat was melted, purified, and stored in skin  bags. Turkeys, ducks, geese, and other birds were killed for meat and feathers.  To prevent spoilage, some meat and fish were smoked and dried in the sun. Dried  meat lasted for a long time. Dried meat could be chewed, or it could be cooked  in a soup or stew. The Lenape always shared their food so no one ever went  hungry as long as there was food in the village.