1. Native Americans of South Carolina Catawba Tribe Created by Brittany Durham

2. The largest group to settle in the eastern part of South Carolina

3. Catawba- “River People” The Catawba Indians lived in the Piedmont region near the Catawba River. The Catawba Indians lived in the Piedmont region near the Catawba River.

4. The Catawba used the land to meet their needs by : Fishing Fishing Hunting Hunting farming farming

5. Food The men would set fires in small areas to capture and kill animals. The men would set fires in small areas to capture and kill animals. The men and women planted corn, squash, and beans. The men and women planted corn, squash, and beans.

6. They also made pottery, bowls, baskets, and mats to trade with other tribes and settlers. They also made pottery, bowls, baskets, and mats to trade with other tribes and settlers.

7. The Catawba Homes The Catawba built round or oval homes made of saplings, or young trees. The Catawba built round or oval homes made of saplings, or young trees. Many family members lived in one bark house. Many family members lived in one bark house. The top always had a hole for smoke to escape. The top always had a hole for smoke to escape.

8. Catawba Government The Catawba built a council house for meetings. The Catawba built a council house for meetings. Each village had a chief who led the council Each village had a chief who led the council Nopkehe was the chief of the Catawba from 1750-1763. He worked for peace with other Native Americans and English settlers Nopkehe was the chief of the Catawba from 1750-1763. He worked for peace with other Native Americans and English settlers