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Plains Indians (Native Americans)

Plains Indians (Native Americans). http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvqQmTSDXtY&feature=BFa&list=PL1130C9E6D739F798&lf=results_video. Plains Indians. Plains Indians. Plains Indians. Plains Indians. Work is divided among men & women The highest appreciation for nature (buffalo)

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Plains Indians (Native Americans)

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  1. Plains Indians(Native Americans) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvqQmTSDXtY&feature=BFa&list=PL1130C9E6D739F798&lf=results_video

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  5. Plains Indians • Work is divided among men & women • The highest appreciation for nature (buffalo) • Warrior societies • Art & religion • Language • Each tribe or clan • Sign language to be universal

  6. Plains Indians Hunter/ gatherer society • What does this mean? • Who do you think did what?

  7. Plains Indians • Hunters • Strong men & leaders • Gatherers • Women, elders, children & the disabled • Preparers & Cooks • Women, elders

  8. Plains Indians • WOMEN • Oversaw life in house • Gathered food • Built tepees • Passed traditions • Crafts • skill = rank in society

  9. Plains Indians • MEN • Hunters • Protectors • Pass on knowledge • Pass on legends • Led spiritualized ceremonies • Provide military leadership • Prove bravery & ability

  10. Plains Indians • ELDERS • Looked to as the wisest among tribes • Consulted about any problems • The “connection” between the spirit & native world

  11. Plains Indians • TRADITION • Summer: gathering of councils • Discuss progress & problems with elders • Sun Dance: 4 day celebration to thank the Great Spirit & ask for luck/ fortune • What is a “great spirit” to you - Journal….

  12. Plains Indians http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvqQmTSDXtY&feature=BFa&list=PL1130C9E6D739F798&lf=results_video SUN DANCE

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  14. Plains Indians • HORSES • “sacred dog” • 1600s used in trade until each tribe has them • 1: hunting • 2: moving villages • 3: raiding

  15. Plains Indians • BUFFALO • The “general store” to the Native Americans • Used to the utmost extent • Nothing goes to waste!!!

  16. Plains Indians • BUFFALO • Hunted as a staple • Indians corralled them or drove into herds with their horses & attacked with bows & arrows • Corral: a hunting strategy; to corner and capture

  17. Plains Indians • BUFFALO • Men hunted them • Women & children cut apart animal & brought it back to camp

  18. Plains Indians • BUFFALO used for… 1: clothing 2: shelter 3: food - protein - could be stored (jerky)

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