1. The Wampanoag Tribe

2. Homeland ~East part north America ~South part Massachusetts
~First people to see sunrise in east

3. ~Depended on one another for survival ~Held seasonal ceremonies
Society
~Society very close
~Depended on one another for survival
~Held seasonal ceremonies
~Ceremonies gave many thanks

4. Food ~Land & water provided them with food
~Men hunted deer, elks, bears & moose
~In Fall- gathered acorns & nuts

5. Homes ~Dome shaped wigwams ~Style home called wetu (we-too)
~Wetu took skills of both genders

6. Clothing ~Made clothes of deer skins & furs ~Deerskin made leather
~Men & women wore moccasins
~Made moccasins out of leather

7. Crafts Used many craft objects in daily life Fashioned clay to pipes
Also used clay to make big pots

8. Family One village was like extended family
Men & women contributed equally
Men grew tobacco
Women planted & tended gardens

9. Children Children played many games Also did daily chores
Boys learned to make fishing spears & traps

10. Myths Mashup -giant who lived long ago Mashup- a man of peace & wisdom
Loved to sit on a rock & think

11. War Peace & loving people who did not go to war often
Sometimes fighting became necessary
When at war used same weapons as hunting
Distant fighting used bow & arrows

12. Contact With The Europeans
First met Europeans around 1600
Early 1600s -man named Squanto was captured
He escaped to England
Few years later returned home
Sadly many people died

13. Tribe Today Today many live in traditional homeland
About 900 enrolled members
Wampanoag still hold ceremonies

14. Leaders Metacom -famous chief English called him King Phillip
Metacom son of Massasoit

15. Gray-KanaTiosh, Barbara. Wampanoag. ABDO Publishing Company, 2004.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Gray-KanaTiosh, Barbara. Wampanoag. ABDO Publishing Company, 2004.