Indigenous Culture of the Plateau People
The Plateau People embraced spirituality in their daily lives, maintaining a profound connection to nature and performing ceremonial dances to honor guardian spirits. Their transportation relied on dugout canoes crafted from cedar and animal hides. The significance of animals like deer and coyotes in their religion and social gatherings was paramount. Discover more about their rich culture in "Crossroads: A Meeting of Nations" by Michael William Cranny.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Transportation - They had dugout canoes - Made out of cedar - Made with caribou and other animal hide - Designed to keep water out in large body s of water - Designed for rapids Ktunaxa sturgeon-nosed canoe
Religion/ social gathering - - They were vary spiritual They believed that everything living and nonliving had a spirit they had a strong spiritual relationship with nature Animals were really important some of the most important were deer and coyotes The Winter Guardian or Spirit Dance was a ceremonial meeting at which participants personified their respective guardian spirits. Among the Nez Perc the dramatic performances and the songs were thought to bring warm weather, plentiful game, and successful hunts. - - - Wood drum with animal hide
Bibliography Cranny, Michael William. Crossroads: A Meeting of Nations. Scarborough, Ont.: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada, 1998. Print. The Plateau People - Food / Hunting / Tools. The Plateau People - Food / Hunting / Tools. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 June 2016. Spirit Dance. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 07 June 2016.