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The Wampanoag Tribe

The Wampanoag Tribe. Homeland. ~East part north America ~South part Massachusetts ~First people to see sunrise in east. Society. ~Society very close ~Depended on one another for survival ~Held seasonal ceremonies

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The Wampanoag Tribe

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  1. The Wampanoag Tribe

  2. Homeland ~East part north America ~South part Massachusetts ~First people to see sunrise in east

  3. Society ~Society very close ~Depended on one another for survival ~Held seasonal ceremonies ~Ceremonies gave many thanks

  4. Food ~Land & water provided them with food ~Men hunted deer, elks, bears & moose ~In Fall- gathered acorns & nuts

  5. Homes ~Dome shaped wigwams ~Style home called wetu (we-too) ~Wetu took skills of both genders

  6. Clothing ~Made clothes of deer skins & furs ~Deerskin made leather ~Men & women wore moccasins ~Made moccasins out of leather

  7. Crafts Used many craft objects in daily life Fashioned clay to pipes Also used clay to make big pots

  8. Family One village was like extended family Men & women contributed equally Men grew tobacco Women planted & tended gardens

  9. Children Children played many games Also did daily chores Boys learned to make fishing spears & traps

  10. Myths Mashup -giant who lived long ago Mashup- a man of peace & wisdom Loved to sit on a rock & think

  11. War Peace & loving people who did not go to war often Sometimes fighting became necessary When at war used same weapons as hunting Distant fighting used bow & arrows

  12. Contact With The Europeans First met Europeans around 1600 Early 1600s -man named Squanto was captured He escaped to England Few years later returned home Sadly many people died

  13. Tribe Today Today many live in traditional homeland About 900 enrolled members Wampanoag still hold ceremonies

  14. Leaders Metacom -famous chief English called him King Phillip Metacom son of Massasoit

  15. BIBLIOGRAPHY Gray-KanaTiosh, Barbara. Wampanoag. ABDO Publishing Company, 2004. http://www.bigorrin.org/wampanoag_kids.htmhttp://www.tolatsga.org/wampa.htmlhttp://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/wampanoagculture.html http://nativetech.org/scenes/

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