First Nations Assignment
Fact Chart
Plateau:
Food = Salmon, plants, berries, edible roots/wild onion, wild lily bulbs, roots of a yellow flowers called balsam root, deer, bison
Shelter = pit houses, tents
Clothing = moccasins/deer hide, long shirts, breechcloths, belt, longleggings, long dresses, short leggings
Social Organization = Bilateral
Government ceremony = the sun dance, hunted bison, traded with other groups
Please tell me if I've done this correctly. Also, is the social organization for the plateau people just bilateral? Were these the only government ceremonies? I don't know if hunting would be counted in that. Thanks in advance.
This looks good. These sites have more information.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/firstnations/plateau1.html
http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/exhibits/timemach/galler07/frames/int_peop.htm
thanks
You have provided a fact chart for the Plateau First Nations, and generally, it looks quite accurate. However, I can provide some clarification on a couple of points.
Regarding the social organization, it is correct that the Plateau First Nations had a bilateral social structure. A bilateral social organization is based on kinship through both the mother's and father's side of the family. In this system, individuals belong to multiple kinship groups and maintain connections with both sides of their family.
Regarding government ceremonies, it is important to note that the Plateau First Nations had a diverse set of ceremonial practices, and the Sun Dance was one of them. The Sun Dance is a significant ceremony practiced by several Indigenous groups across North America. However, it is not specific to the Plateau region alone.
Hunting, such as hunting bison, was an essential aspect of the Plateau First Nations' livelihood and culture. While hunting itself may not be considered a government ceremony, it played a crucial role in their society and economy.
To ensure accuracy in your assignment, you may want to consider elaborating on other government ceremonies or practices specific to the Plateau First Nations. Additionally, you could provide more information on the significance of the Sun Dance and how it was practiced by the Plateau First Nations.
Overall, great work on the fact chart! Keep in mind that the information you've provided represents a summary, and there may be additional details specific to different Plateau First Nations groups.