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Chinook Indians

Chinook Indians. Dylan H. The Northwest Region. The Northwest region is very cool. It has one-hundred foot tall trees. Amazing. I would want to see that. Here’s the Chinook region. Climate. The Chinook climate isn’t too hot; it isn’t too cold. In the summer, it’s warm.

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Chinook Indians

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  1. Chinook Indians Dylan H.

  2. The Northwest Region • The Northwest region is very cool. • It has one-hundred foot tall trees. Amazing. I would want to see that. • Here’s the Chinook region.

  3. Climate • The Chinook climate isn’t too hot; it isn’t too cold. • In the summer, it’s warm. • In winter, it’s cold. The river freezes in the winter. • That’s the Northwest Coastal region climate.

  4. Animals • There are many different animals in the Northwest region like salmon, sturgeon, and many more. • The elk in the mountains use their antlers to protect themselves.

  5. Plants • There are magnificent plants in the Northwest region. • Fir and cedar grow to an amazing 100 feet. • Fern and bushes are under the trees. • Together they make forests for animals.

  6. Food • The Chinook food looks delicious, especially the seafood from the Columbia River. • The elk and bighorn sheep in the mountains are magnificent with those big horns. • That’s the Chinook tribe food.

  7. Shelter • Would you like to live in a longhouse? Well I would. • There’s a lot of people in a longhouse. • It’s a very warm place because of the fire used for heat and cooking. • There’s also many places to sleep on the walls. • That’s the Chinook shelter.

  8. Clothing • The Chinook didn’t need much clothing, except in the winter. • They used deerskins for dresses and leggings. • They also wore woven rain hats and decorated clothes with teeth, claws, and porcupine quills.

  9. Family Life • The men are in charge of hunting and training dogs. • They held potlatches that could last for days. • Women were in charge of gathering roots and berries. • They sang, danced, and told stories for fun.

  10. European Influence • When the Europeans came to the Northwest Coastal region, they saw the Chinooks. • At first, they traded, and then, they stole. • The Europeans also forced the Chinook off their land.

  11. Chinook Indians Today • Many Chinooks still live in the Northwest region today. • Also, they still make canoes. • They also have traditional ceremonies today. • Many Chinooks fish or log.

  12. Other • There are lots of other interesting facts about the Chinook tribe. • They used a umiak to hunt at sea. • Also, they made, painted, and wore wooden masks during big celebrations.

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