Chapter 1 Flashcards
Did the Mi’kmaq move seasonly? If so, why?
Yes, because in the summer the coast would keep them cool because in the winter trees and forests kept them sheltered. Also, because they would fish in the summer and hunt in the winter
Describe the Mi’kmaq camps
- they had lots of wigwams made bark and poles
- They had pond freshwater fish farming
- canoes
- fish drying racks and show shoes
- lived in Martines provinces
How did the Mi’kmaq gather food?
- they farmed fish
- they hunted deer,moose
- they gathered duck egges
- harpooned whales
- they fished for eel
- fished young cod from under the ice
- they found berries
How was the Mi’kmaq society structured?
- leader-Saqamaw
- the grand council
- men hunted woman set up camps
- each district council chose a saqamaw to represent them at the grand council
How did the Anishnabe gather food?
- pick berries
- collect plants
- gathered duck eggs
- hunted
- fished
- harvested wild rice
Did the Anishnade move seasonally? If so why?
Yes, because they hunted at the Winter camp came to the summer camp to gather food, see old friends attended ceremonies, play sports and arrange marriage. They moved to follow the game
Who made decisions for the Mi’kmaq?
Men took ideas to the Council of Elders and the Council of Elders consulted with the Saqamaw. Woman could sit in meeting but could not participate. Grand Council advised where to hunt and set up camps.
What some other information Mi’kmaq?
High value on sharing and mural support. Used land resourcefully. They had a creater. Had Wapwum belt for peace and friendship. All members were important.
Describe the Anishnabe camps
They lived in wigwams. They made caneos, arrows and tools for collecting maple syrup.
How was the Anishnabe society structured?
They had different clan names after animals and then each had a different duty to fulfill. Men hunted and Woman collected berries and toke care of the camp.
Who made decisions for the Anishnabe?
The Ogimah was the leader theirfore made the decisions. Men and Woman were all involved
What is other information on the Anishnabe?
Wild rice is a imporant food in the traditional diet for the Anishinabe. All equal and very organized
How is the Haudenosaunee gather food?
- forest provided with berries, corn and maple syrup
- fished
- hunt
- farmed
Did the Haudenosaunee move seasonally? If so, why?
No, because they have big longhouses that are too hard to transport.
Describe Haudenosaunee camps
- longhouse
* had farms
How was the Haudenosaunee society structured?
There is a woman and man councils that disuss a problem and bring it to the Clan Mother and the Clan Mother would give it to the Hoyenah. They had a Grand council.