Pacific Northwest Native Americans Calhoun Academy
Pacific Northwest Legend
Location Pacific Northwestern Native Americans lived in the region that extended along the Pacific coast from what is today southern Alaska to northern California
Shelter Lived in log homes
Food Indians from the Northwest Coast hunted sea animals in the Pacific Ocean. They also hunted animals in nearby forests. There were many salmon in the rivers for them to eat. Did not have to farm for food
Physical Environment Forests contained many tall sturdy cedar trees Forests were rich in game for hunting Coastal waters were filled with fish Hunted seals, sea otters, and whales These animals provided meat, furs, and oil for lamps and heating
Culture/Religion Carved canoes Expert fishermen Held potlatches: a big party held for the tribe Shamans were people who they believed could heal them and performed at dancing ceremonies Sought power through dreams Held many dancing ceremonies Because of the surpluss of wood, they carved totem poles, these totem poles told about their family history
Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest