NATIVE AMERICANS OF THE NORTHEAST BY NICKY, ANEESH, AND SAM

BELIEFS The Wampanoag god, Mantouie controlled the universe. Some of the Abenaki gods were Trickster and Gulscap. These gods were both good and bad.

BELIEFS (continued) The Ojibwa believed that spirits made events were responsible for people’s health. These special events would also bring animals to hunters’ traps.

BELIEFS (continued again) A spirit Mantuio controlled the trees, animals and skies. Mantuio liked tobacco. Another spirit was Wenebajo who was good and taught the people about corn, tobacco and medicinal plants.

Homes / shelter Wampanoag homes were mat covered wigwams.The Abenaki homes were longhouses and mat covered wigwams.

Homes/shelter The Chippewa or Ojibwa homes were bark or mat covered wigwams.The Potawatomi homes were also bark or mat covered wigwams.

Clothing The men wore buckskin clothes made out of animal skin. In the winter, they wore winter caps. The women wore sleeveless dresses made out of deer skin.

Interesting Facts Old men told stories in the winter. Eight or more people lived in wigwams. They collected water from marshes. Women did most of the fishing in the winter. The men also fished. These Native Americans used corn for many meals and meat was important too.

Native American Food Wampanoag ate corn, beans, squash, pumpkins, wild plants, meat, fish and shellfish. Abenaki ate meat, fruit, and nuts.

Ojibwa ate meat, wild plants, wild rice and sea animals. Potawatomi ate meat, fish and wild plants.

How Obtained Wampanoag harvested, hunted and fished to obtain their food. Abenaki obtained their food by hunting, fishing and gardening.

Chippewa obtained their food by fishing, hunting, planting and gathering. Potawatomi obtained their food by hunting and fishing.

Transportation Wampanoag traveled in pine dugout canoes. Abenaki traveled in snowshoes and canoes. Ojibwa traveled in snowshoes and canoes. Potawatomi traveled in wooden or elm canoes.