Indigenous people

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Indigenous Food

Indigenous Ways of Life

Indigenous Shelter

Indigenous Food Prep and Storage

Step 2: explore topics such as food or a specific group such as the inuit more in-depth.

By Group:

By Topic:

Big Orrin Website with lots of info

History for Kids Website - Click here for a link to all the groups available to explore.

Inuit People (Brief overview)

Here is a link to the recordings if you would rather not read the website on your own.

Below are links to Discovery Streaming Videos if you would rather watch a video

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Native Americans: People of the ForestDense forests, streams, mirror lakes, and waterfalls were home to the Iroquois, the Cherokee, the Ojibwa, and others. The typical life of these Eastern Woodland Indians is seen through an Ojibwa family. They hunted deer and other game animals in the forest; fished and trapped in the rivers and lakes; and made their homes from what the forest provided them. The men and women had their separate chores to perform, and it was not always easy to do what was expected. In the video, Little Flower is a young girl who experiences the frustration of being allowed to do "only" women's work – cooking, sewing, basket making – but she really wants to hunt, fish, and trap. Final video segments portray the great changes brought about by the introduction of Europeans to Native American lands, as well as the mistreatment of Native Americans by the government.

Exploring Our Past: Native Peoples of the SouthwestDescribes the lifestyle of the Native Americans that live in the Southwest region of North America.

Native Americans: People of the Northwest CoastThese people of the coast have many names: Tlinget, Haida, Salish, Tsimshian. Different names and different languages, yet they share a common background of survival along the rugged coastlines and dense forests. The coastal Indians fished the rivers and streams, hunted and trapped in the forest, built longhouses from cedar, and carved many intricate items such as totem poles and masks. This video provides a portrait of these people in their day to day lives.

Major Tribes of the NortheastIntroduces the major Native American tribes of the Northeast, including the Iroquois, Pequot, and Shawnee. Discusses how these tribes shared a climate and natural resources, leading to similar ways of life.

History Kids: Native Americans of the NortheastDescribes the culture, lifestyle, and history of three of the major Native American tribes of the Northeast: the Iroquois, the Pequot, and the Shawnee. The program discusses where the tribes were located, their history and livelihoods, and how the British settlers and the Revolutionary War impacted their lives and land. Native American clothing and culture are also described.

Native Americans: People of the PlainsThe Crow, Arapaho, and Sioux---these and others were the tribes of the plains. They were nomadic tribes that hunted the buffalo, which provided food, clothing, and building materials for their homes, tools, and weapons. Following a Sioux family, we see what happens during the day---hunting, cooking, preparing a teepee, and play activities. The men provided food and protection for the family, and, therefore, were responsible for weapons and hunting. The women and girls were responsible for cooking, making clothing, and setting up the teepee.

Native Americans: People of the DesertAn authentic recreation of an Anasazi cliff dwelling village shows how these ancestors of the modern Southwest tribes adapted to their environment. Their lifestyle and cultural development are seen through the everyday experiences of an Indian family. The father and son provide weapons, hunt for food, and trade with other tribes. The mother and daughter prepare food, make clothes, and create pottery for dishes. Examples of their weapons, tools, pottery, and art are shown. The Anasazi achieved the highest level of cultural development in the Southwest and were among the first farmers, growing corn and beans.

American Heritage: Native AmericansExperience the rich history of the Native Americans through the eyes of young Suzy Redhawk as she recounts the stories told to her by her wise grandmother. From the rocky northwest coastline through the desert mesas, across the Great Plains to the eastern woodlands, Suzy visits the magnificent tribal cultures as they commune with nature and provide valuable lessons in life.

Food

Video on Tools/Hunting/Weapons

Farming by Pueblo

Farming by Pueblo #2 and screencast to help you.

Farming #3: Domesticated Plants & Farming

Using Acorns for Flour

Shelter/home

Shelter/Home Overview

Home Overview #2

Home, including beds

Video on plank houses

Clothing

Video on Clothing

Clothing of Pacific Northwest

Storage

Pottery

Baskets (Updated)

Baskets (another one)

Small amount of info

Transportation

Canoes

Cooking

Adaptations

Plant Use

Video from Discovery Streaming

Adapting to the land

Technological and Social Adaptations

CULTURE

Giving Thanks

PowWow and Feathering Ceremony Video #1

Legacy of History & Present Day Culture

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Below are videos that are from Discovery Streaming on what it is like to be Native American today. These videos might be more accessible for some.

Native Americans: Native Americans TodayWhat does it mean to be a Native American living in the twenty-first century? Reviewing the history of Native American and European conflict in North America--especially the battle over reservation land at the end of the nineteenth century--the program highlights the cultures, homes, and jobs of Native Americans living across the United States and Canada. Representatives from Cherokee, Ojibwa, and Navajo tribes share their experiences living in both the Native American and the "white" world and note the guilt and shame many Native Americans felt regarding their heritage. Today, Native American children learn native languages and traditional rituals in order to take pride in their history.

We Are Still Here from Discovery Streaming

Native Americans: Learn about the Indigenous Cultures of North AmericaPresents the history and legacy of indigenous cultures in North America. The program investigates the journey of the first people to America, reveals the devastation caused by the Indian Removal Act, and profiles the role of modern Native American culture.

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