People of the Plains Ojibwa, Cree, & Blackfoot. Ojibwa, Cree, & Blackfoot.

communities  Men were responsible for hunting making weapons’ and protecting the family  Med would risk their lives for the good of the communities  The man that showed courage and wisdom were recognized  A good leader listened carefully to what the community says before making a decision i /cornell-capa- i /cornell-capa-men-hunting-doves.htm

communities  Women where responsible for cape life  Woman raised the children  Women tanned the hides need for clothing and shelter and prepared foods such as pemmican Tanned hides (

communities  Children in traditional Blackfoot camps didn’t go to School  Girls watched and helped there mothers  Boys were given small bows and arrows they could develop their hunting skills

Cultural Artifacts If nothing big happened within the Community during the year, the recorder would depict a personal event on his winter count. Because of this custom, winter counts among the same community can show different events for certain years. Winter Count ( nature.pdx.edu/Native%20American%20Art&Nature/W intercount/L_WC.html)

Leadership Government -carlottafillon Warrior Society provided leadership in battles and hunting days. Napi is their spiritual leader Medicine man (SHAMAN) provided leadership in medicines Each band is led by their band leader, a council and a chief.

Religious and Spiritual Customs -carlottafillon The Peoples of the Plains believed… *in a Great Spirit *Earth is the Mother of all spirits *in supernatural beings, both good and evil Eagle feathers were used for ceremonies and given as rewards for acts of bravery

Had religious ceremonies to honor great spirit. Sun Dance was a very important ceremony among The Peoples of Plains. The pow wow is a time where everyone gathers to sing, dance, feast, pray, visit and tell stories A pow wow dancer.A ceremonial drum used in a pow wow event

Clothing, Tools, And Weapons By: Emily Kennedy.

What they had…  Clothing: -Moccasins -Buckskin jackets -Mittens -Robes -Snow shoes -Full length -Ponchos -Belts  Weapons Buffalo hide shields War clubs Bows and arrows Tomahawk Coup stick Tomahawk pipe Warrior shield by: Emily Kennedy by: Emily Kennedy

What they had… continued  Tools - Awls [ used to make wholes in hides ] -Thread [ made from plant fibre ] -Bone Needles -Buffalo Hide tent covers - by: Emily Kennedy

Photographs. Here you see the Traditional Head Dress. Usually the Chiefs wear them in ceremonies Or important events, along with the full robe. This is the tomahawk pipe. It is used for This is the tomahawk pipe. It is used for both battle and smoking tobacco. both battle and smoking tobacco. see more see more by: Emily Kennedy by: Emily Kennedy

Photographs. 2  Dream catchers were used to chase away nightmares. They were beautifully handmade and hug above the sleeping place The eagle is a symbol of courage and was often used in art work like this drawing. by: Emily Kennedy by: Emily Kennedy

Taste Of Culture Musical gatherings enabled free choice of song and dance to spread among all the people of the land. Colourful clothing was worn And homemade musical instruments being played. A drum you would A drum you would see at a festival. see at a festival. clothing that you clothing that you would usually see on the would usually see on the dancers at a festival dancers at a festival

Habitat  Interior Plains  From Mississippi River to Rocky Mountains  From Canada to Mexico  Dry Region Taryn Fitz-Gerald

Homes -Tipis - Log homes -Wood shelters Taryn Fitz-Gerald

Subsistence  Lived mostly off of the buffalo / bison  The wildlife around them Taryn Fitz-Gerald