NATIVE AMERICANS OF THE NORTHEAST: THE WOODLANDS

Luke

The girls used to learn from their mothers to cook food. Some of the food was fish, corn bread, vegetables and fruits. Kacie K.

The Iroquois Native Americans lived in the northeast, which we call New York State today. Courtney

Marco The Woodland Native Americans planted corn, squash, beans and nuts.

Native Americans of the Woodlands ate bears, deer, rabbits, woodchucks, salmon, skunks and turtles. Matt M.

The Woodland hunted squirrel, deer, bear, rabbit and woodchuck. Jose

Michael S.

Woodland Native Americans were very brave. That’s why they have feathers. They earned one when they did something brave. Erika

Boys were taught to hunt deer and fish. Every Woodland boy was taught to be proud and brave. Michael S.

Woodland Native Americans used rocks to make bows and swords to kill their food. Matthew

The deer was a main source of clothing. The skins were tanned and made into clothing and shoes. The people dressed simply. Everyone had moccasins. Yolanda

Woodland Native Americans had ceremonial clothing and everyday clothing made of deerskin. Nikki

Marian There were three kinds of houses: long houses, dome- shaped houses and wigwams.

Wigwams are round houses made from little trees, bark and grasses. Kyle C.

The Woodland Native Americans built canoes of birch bark to help them travel about. The canoes were light and easy to carry. Scott

Alex Native Americans of the Woodlands cut down trees and take everything out of the tree to make a canoe.