1. Pacific Northwest Native Americans
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2. Pacific Northwest Legend

3. Location
Pacific Northwestern Native Americans lived in the region that extended along the Pacific coast from what is today southern Alaska to northern California

4. Shelter
Lived in log homes

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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