Life in Native American Longhouses and Clans
Explore the fascinating lifestyle of indigenous people living in longhouses, where multiple families resided together, with a focus on food, clothing, clans, and significant historical events. Discover the communal traditions and organizational structure of these Native American societies.
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longhouse Indian Longhouses could hold 40-60 people in one Most longhouses were made of wood but some were metal Every person had to cook, eat, and live in one longhouse There are about 6-7 longhouses in one village As in the name longhouses they are very large to fit everyone The oldest woman is always chief of the longhouse All longhouses in a village make a clan
clothes Deer skin bag Animal skin coat Corn husk masks Glengarry cap Wampum wrist ornament Knife case . .
Top 10 1142-The five nations are brought together by a peacemaker 1640-The Iquores and Dutch come together in a trade treaty 1639 The Iquores attack the Hurun tribe who had been infected by a Smallpox[a virus wich can cause death]pandemic 1613-The Beaver wars started but ended 60 years later 1784-The Second treaty is signed at fort Stanwix 1701-The iquaris sign another treaty 1710-Queen Anne invited 3 Iquaris kings to London 1783-The war of Independence ends and U SA is formed 1977-Passports are first inteduced to Iquaris
food .One of the main foods was meat as they hunted a lot .The three sisters are butternut ,squash and corn as they are main foods .They would all eat in the same place. .The boys were not allowed to hunt with men untillthey caught an animal of their own
Clans .Lots of longhouses together make a clan .Clans are named after animals .The head of the clan has to choose the chief .The head of the clan gives advice and shares wisdom .As a clan together they enjoy having festivals together .There are stories , dancing and singing .
