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Aboriginal Groups Shared Characteristics
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In all geographical areas of N
In all geographical areas of N. America (Pacific Coast, Interior Plains, Arctic Tundra) the original people developed a way of life based on the land & the resources they found there.
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Common Characteristics
Despite their differences, Aboriginal societies shared many characteristics Tech & culture of each group were much more like those of other aboriginal groups than they were like Europeans In the following slides we will focus on food, clothing, housing, & religion
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Shared Characteristics
Cooking Clothing Housing Religion
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Cooking Roasting over open fires
Heated containers or food by adding red hot stones Preserved fish & meat by drying & smoking
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Clothing Produced from cleaned animal skins
Protection from winters (fur blankets, moccasins) Robes from cedar bark (Pacific areas) Bones/sinews were used for stitching Blankets of fur & moccasins were used in winter
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Housing Varied with location (affected by climate & building materials) Plains – leather tipis Pacific - Cedar plank houses Far North - Igloos
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Religion Varied with group Religious belief in a Great Spirit
People, animals, & nature are all connected Ceremonies & rituals are performed to protect the balance of nature
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Focus Questions What significant role do animals play in North American aboriginal culture? What evidence would you use to support the argument that aboriginals are closely connected with / products of their environment?
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Sources Francis, Daniel, and Sonia Riddoch. Our Canada: A Social & Political History. Canada: Pippin Publishing, 2001.
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Aboriginal Profiles The Iroquoians The Northwest Coast The Plains
The Sub-arctic
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Aboriginal Profiles For the 4 aboriginal groups provided, compose a minimum ½ page summary incorporating the following: 1. Geographical living area 2. Tribal groups living within that area 3. Tribal social structure / govt organization 4. Food sources / agricultural production
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