Native American Traditions

Heritage can include..

• art

• language

• food

• important places

• Heritage can include ALL of these.

Who are Native Americans?

• indigenous people from North, Central and South America

• people in the USA

• Indians

What is a tradition?

• It's something you never do or celebrate.

• Beliefs and customs that were passed down from your family

What are some examples of traditions ?

• Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

• Diwali

• Christmas

• Thanksgiving

• All of these are traditions

What did the Iroquois call themselves?

• Haudenosaunee
• Algonquin
• Mohegan
• Hopi

Totem poles were common in this region to tell a story of clan.

• The Eastern Woodlands
• The Pacific Northwest
• The Great Plains
• The Southwest

What was important to the way of life for all Native Americans?

• Fishing
• Hunting
• Whaling
• Nature

What did the Great Plains Native Americans live in?

• Plank houses
• Hogans
• Teepees
• Wigwams

What kind of transportation did the Eastern Woodland Native Americans use?

• Canoes
• Kayaks
• Cars
• Alligators

Since the plains region were nomads, which type of housing did they live in?

• Tepee
• Adobe
• Long Houses
• Wigwam