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/Home/Home Study/Junior/Primary/American History/Native Americans The Southwest culture makes up the states of Arizona, New Mexico, southern Colorado, and is adjacent to northern Mexico Votes:0 VOCABULARY A ancestor, a family member from whom you have descended ancient , very old Apache, a tribe of North American Indians of New Mexico and Southwestern United State s B basic, main, of first importance Barboncito, a Navajo Indian leader who with 19 other Navajo leaders signed a new treaty with the United States in 1868 allowing the tribe to return to their land in Arizona and New Mexico Blessingway, a Navajo ceremony blessing a marriage, a home, a long happy life, crops, and other ventures boundaries, the outer limits of an area; its borders on all sides C canyon, very deep, narrow area surrounded by high cliffs Kit Carson, an early frontiersman, guide, and Indian fighter who led United States troops in forcing more than 8,000 Navajos off their land Century, a period of 100 years c Read More Go to Site Archaeological Sites of the Southwest: Prehistoric Cultures Votes:0 Prehistoric Cultures of the Southwest There were actually several different (though related) groups of prehistoric Native Americans that lived on pueblo and cliff dwelling sites in the Four Corners area on into southern Arizona and New Mexico. The most well known of these cultures are the Anasazi, who lived in the Four Corners area for about 2,000 years. However, the Mogollon, Hohokam, Sinagua, and Salado occupied nearby regions of Arizona during much of the same time. Between AD 1300 and 1400, all of these prehistoric societies experienced significant cultural changes and/or relocations. Many of these abandoned settlements remain visible today. The name "Anasazi" is derived from two historic Navajo words, ana- (not correct spelling) meaning "enemy" and sa- meaning &quo Read More Go to Site Canku Ota (Many Paths) Home Votes:0 Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America Mikinaakwug Niimi'idiwug (Ojibwe for Turtles Dancing) Original Art by Ms. Theresa Zottola Please do not copy this picture without Ms. Zottola's permission, Thank you. For information about purchasing a print of this picture and a full size view. Click here. Temporarily Unavailable Current Issue Kids Page Special News Coloring Book Archives Cool Links Our Awards Privacy Policy "Mighty Mouse" by the Black Lodge Singers (WAV - 251KB) click above to listen Our thanks to Canyon Records - Black Lodge Singers "Kids' Pow-Wow Songs" Meet Us Guest Book Search Our Site powered by FreeFind Questions and Comments Get Your Own Canku Ota Gear One of Our Favorite Pow Wows In This Issue: Scrolling too fast? Move your Read More Go to Site Firstpage.html Votes:0 Totem Poles of The Northwest History of Totem Poles How Totem Poles Are Made Symbolism Totem Pole Stories Totem Pole Carvers Examples of Northwest Totem Poles Map Creators Resources Guestbook Go to ThinkQuest Jr. Chinook Elementary School See what we're doing in our school Read More Go to Site Gander Academy's Web Resources on Totem Poles Votes:0 Gander Academy's Totem Poles Theme Page What Are Totem Poles Totem Poles are not difficult to identify, whether you're looking at a reproduction in a gift shop, or a lonely figure decaying quietly in the forest. As recognizable as they are, however, they defy typically western classifications. Totem Poles Totem Poles were an important part of tribal life for the people of the Northwest. Tribal and family history were embodied and personified in the totems which all individuals carried with them as an integral part of their personal identity. All family and tribal homes proudly displayed their tribal totems - for all to see. Construcing a Totem Pole Contrary to what most people believe and understand about totem poles, the Haida people constructed these poles, not for religious purposes, bu Read More Go to Site Indian Uses of the Buffalo Votes:0 Return to: Culture Page AICRC's Page Home Page Indian Uses Of The Buffalo (Hide - Buckskin) moccasin tops cradles winter robes bedding breechclouts shirts leggins lance covers belts dresses pipe bags pouches paint bags pouches dolls coup flag covers quivers tipi covers gun cases (Hair) headdresses saddle pad filler pillows rope ornaments halters medicine balls (Tail) medicine switch fly brush lodge exterior decorations whips (Hoof & Feet) glue rattles (Horns) cups fire carriers powder horn spoons ladles headdresses signals toys (Meat) (every part eaten) pemmican (converted) hump ribs-immediately jerky (converted) (Skin Of Hind Leg) moccasins or boots (Rawhide) containers clothing headdress food medicine bags shields buckets moccasin soles rattles drums drumsticks splints cinches ropes belt Read More Go to Site kidpro~1 Votes:0 Kid?s Projects and Learning Experiences PATTERN BLOCK DESIGNS Students began working on the Native Americans by exploring what they were able to design using pattern blocks. The following are two examples of designs formed by the kids. This looks like a Native American design because of its symmetry. It is made of pattern blocks. This is a Native American sun creature. It stands for the sun. Alexander and William TOTEM POLES The students made totem poles in art class. They worked in pairs. First they decorated boxes with paint. Then, they painted the boxes red and black. Second, they drew designs on paper. The art teacher checked the designs to verify that they were the right style. Third, they transferred the designs on paper to the boxes with a pencil. Finally, the students got the color Read More Go to Site Lewis and Clark . Inside the Corps . The Corps . Sacagawea | PBS Votes:0 --> Sacagawea Statue (Bismarck, ND) In 1800, when she was about 12 years old, Sacagawea was kidnapped by a war party of Hidatsa Indians -- enemies of her people, the Shoshones. She was taken from her Rocky Mountain homeland, located in today’s Idaho, to the Hidatsa-Mandan villages near modern Bismarck, North Dakota. There, she was later sold as a slave to Toussaint Charbonneau, a French-Canadian fur trader who claimed Sacagawea and another Shoshone woman as his “wives.” In November 1804, the Corps of Discovery arrived at the Hidatsa-Mandan villages and soon built a fort nearby. In the American Fort Mandan on February 11, 1805, Sacagawea gave birth to her son Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau, who would soon become America’s youngest explorer. Captain Clark wrote that the “ Read More Go to Site map Votes:0 NATIVE AMERICAN BOUNDARIES Homepage created on April 22, 1998 by Diane Dwenger, IUPUI Read More Go to Site MrDonn.org - Pacific Northwest Coastal Indians - Daily Life Votes:0 MrDonn.org Home > Ancient History > Native Americans > Northwest Indian Life Daily Life in Ancient Times Pacific Northwest Coastal Indians For Kids & Teachers K-12 What made the Puget Sound Indian tribes "rich" in ancient times? Why were woven mats so important? How did totem poles get started? What's a Potlatch? Find out here! Use the short cut menu to find just what you need! Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Coastal Indians! REGION: NORTHWEST COASTAL Oregon, Washington, and north to Alaska SOME PRINCIPAL TRIBES OF THE NORTHWEST REGION: Bella Coola, Haida, Kwakiuts, Makah, Nez Perce , Nisqualli, Nootka, Quinault, Puyallup, Salish, S'Klallam, Snohomish, Spokane, Shuswap, Swinomish, Tlingit, Tsimshian Puget Sound Indians Daily Life Manners Furniture Stories/Games Longhouse Living M Read More Go to Site Native Americans Votes:0 Our re-enactment of the First Thanksgiving Created by Gay Miller's 5th and 6th Grade Students 2000-2001 School Year Native American Chart Use the chart or the map to navigate through the reports on Native Americans. Native American Map Famous Native Americans Learn about many famous Native Americans such as Sitting Bull or Pochontas. Activities and Games Have some fun! Native American Crafts Eastern Southwest Plains Inuit Northwest Coast Make your own Native American crafts. Native American Test After reading the reports test yourself to see how much you learned. Native American Museum A Native American Prayer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Teaching Native Americans UOP Lesson Plans for Teaching Reading With a Native American Theme Creative Writing N Read More Go to Site Native Americans -- Cherokee Indians Votes:0 The Cherokee Click here to jump to the endof the Cherokee story for the latest additions. A report by Leah Montre Third grade, New City School St. Louis, Missouri, USA (click for text only version) Table of Contents History Geography Shelter Transportation Food Clothes Men Women Children Entertainment Celebrations/Ceremonies Language Leaders Enemies Whitemen Modern Bibliography Cherokee legend saysthat the Cherokee came from the far away Northwest. This may be true. Centuriesago, people probably did come from Siberia. Some moved further south andbecame known as the Indians of South America. Many stayed in North America. The Cherokeelived in Northern Georgia, Eastern Tennessee, and Western North Carolina.Cherokees said that the Great Spirit gave them their land. It was beautifulland. Read More Go to Site nwindian Votes:0 NORTHWEST INDIANS The Northwest Indian region runs along the Pacific Ocean coast from southern Alaska to Washington state. Some of the major groups were the Bella Bella, Chiook, Tillamook, Eyak, Coast Salish, and the Tlingit. These tribes relied a great deal on food from the sea, like salmon, seals, sea otters, whales, and other animals. One of the most common things found among the Northwest Indians was the totem pole. The poles were not as common to the tribes until the white traders brought them iron tools for carving, after which the totem poles became a dominant symbol of the tribes. A totem pole in front of an Indian's home would show the ancestory and the social rank of that family. To learn more about these Indians, link to any of the sites below: Region Houses Food Religion Art Vo Read More Go to Site Poison's Icons - Web Graphics Votes:0 Poison's Icons - Web Graphics © Poison's Icons Here are all the Native American icons in GIF format. You will also find a few pieces of clip art below the icons. To download just click and hold for Mac or right click for PCs, select Save this image as... or something like that, then save it somewhere on your hard drive and it is yours forever. Well I get to keep any copyrights of course. If you can use anything here on a web page a link is not required but is greatly appreciated. If you would like to link back to this site I have created a little badge for that purpose. All links should be pointed at the home page for this site. Enjoy and be sure to tell everyone where you got the pretty little pictures. Aho! Thank You! Home Icons Backgrounds Web Graphics Link to me © Poison'sIcons by Son Read More Go to Site Sipapu--The Anasazi Emergence into the Cyber World Votes:0 Architecture | Prehistory | Researchers | Feedback | Trophy Room | FAQ | Search This page has been visited 192051 times since April 21, 2005. Copyright &copy John Kantner (Purchasing books through these links supports the maintenance of this website) Read More Go to Site SOUTHWEST ART Votes:0 ART, POTTERY, BASKETS, & JEWELRY Pottery, clothing, and making baskets are just a portion of the great arts and crafts of the Southwest Native Americans. Their art used symbols and signs to represent their ideas, beliefs, dreams, and visions. Pottery was made for everyday use, including cooking, storage, bathing, and religious ceremonies. They were painted and carved with designs that told a story. The clothing they wore depended on what they did. They lived in a warm climate so they wore little clothing. They would dress in flowers and paint with feather headdresses. They also used clothing to signify their fighting skills. Kachina dolls were carved out wood by the Zuni and Hopi tribes. They clothed them in masks and costumes to look like the men who dressed up as Kachina spirits. They we Read More Go to Site SOUTHWEST FOOD & RELIGIONS Votes:0 FOOD The very first Southwest Native Americans hunted mammoths until they became extinct. Then people began to hunt buffalo, also known as bison, as well as collect wild plants for food. They also learned to grow maize, or corn, that was their most common grain, which became domesticated in Mexico. Art Religion Children Vocabulary Legends Southwest Homepage Homepage created on April 15, 1998 edited on April 22, 1998 by Pam Eck, IUPUI Read More Go to Site Squanto Votes:0 Squanto belonged to the Patuxet Indians. The Indians ate berries, beans, corn, and fish. They also hunted animals in the forest. When Squanto was 14, he saw the tall sails of the white man's ship. The white men were led by Captain Weymouth. The captain said, "We come in peace." The Indians traded their furs for knives, combs, mirrors, bracelets, and rings with these white men. The captain wanted Squanto to sail with him. After trading with the Indians they sailed to England. They traveled for many days. When Squanto saw England he felt lonely and out of place. One day the famous Captain John Smith came looking for Squanto to sail to the New World. He wanted Squanto to come along to help talk with the Indians. Two ships sailed to the New World. One ship was commanded by Captain Sm Read More Go to Site swest Votes:0 SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICANS HISTORY & INFORMATION The Southwest Native Americans come from the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and the northern part of Mexico. Most of the land is desert covered with cactus. The main tribes that come from the Southwest area are the Apache , Hopi , Navajo , Pueblo , & Zuni . Some tribes spoke their own languages, had their own religious customs, and laws they followed. Most of the Southwest Native Americans became farmers and lived in villages. The Southwest Native Americans believe in that the 4 th world is sacred. They believe the first people created in the cave below the surface of the earth climbed through two more caves with creatures until they reached the surface. They climbed through the hole called sipapu which is the hole humans Read More Go to Site The Anasazi - DesertUSA Votes:0 DesertUSA Quick Links Home Animals Deserts Geology Maps Message Board Places to Go People & Cultures Photography Plants & Wildflowers Recipes-Southwest Search DesertUSA Shop Things to Do Travel Reservations Videos What's New Community DesertUSA Blog Forums Desert Talk Readers' Stories Readers' Photos Tools & Downloads Search DesertUSA Free Wallpaper Free E-Cards Podcasts Reservations General Info. About DUSA Advertising Contact Us The Anasazi The People of the Mountains, Mesas and Grasslands Like their cultural kin – the Mogollon and the Hohokam – in the deserts to the south, the earliest Anasazi peoples felt the currents of revolutionary change during the first half of the first millennium. Perhaps in a response to Mesoamerican influences from Mexico, they began to turn away fro Read More Go to Site THE CIRCLE OF COURAGE Votes:0 Slide 1 of 21 THE CIRCLE OF COURAGE AUGUSTANA COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION --> Read More Go to Site Untitled Votes:0 THE PLAINS INDIANS Who Were They? The Plains Indians included tribes such as the Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow, Blackfeet, Comanche, Pawnee, and many more. These tribes lived in the Great Plains region of North America, as shown on the map below. The Great Plains region was made up of grasslands, valleys, streams, and hills. There were very few trees found in the Great Plains area. The photo shown below is an example of the land within the Great Plains region. Summers in the Great Plains were hot and winters were long and cold. The great Plains area had many wild animals. The Plains Indians would hunt these animals for their meat and their hides. To learn more about the Plains Indians, just click on one of the topics below! Artwork Clothing Food Housing Religion Vocabulary * Most of the informatio Read More Go to Site Virginia's Indians : Monacans Votes:0 Virginia's Indians: Monacans Welcome to the Internet School Library Media Center , Monacan Indians page. This page is written for younger readers who are seeking information on Virginia's first people. You can search this site. See also: Virginia's Indians, Past & Present [ History ] [ Related Sites ] History Monacan is used to describe both the Monacan tribe who lived above the rapids, called the falls, on the James River near Richmond and the tribes of the Monacan Confederacy which included the Monacan tribe, the Tutelo, the Saponi and the Mannahoac. For information on these tribes, please see Virginia's Indians: Past & Present . The Monacans, Tutelo and Saponi had villages in the James and Rivanna River areas. The Mannahoac villages were in the Rappahannock and the Rapidan River areas. Read More Go to Site

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