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Today they would rather be called Kwakwaka'wakw, which means Kwak'wala-speaking-peoples. They lived on the Northwest coast of British Columbia, Canada. Historically, they mainly lived on fishing and food from the sea. They also did some upland hunting and gathers forest fruit and berries. This is an area very rich in resources so they were wealthy and very hierarchically stratified societies with nobles, commoners and slaves. Ornate weaving and woodwork were important crafts. Wealth and status were determined by how much you could to give away. The act of giving away your wealth was one of the main acts in a potlatch.
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What Indian tribes used horses?
The most common Indian tribe known for using horses is the Sioux. Many think the Iroquois and Kwakiutl Indian groups also used horses.
What Indian tribe lives in the northeast?
TheIroquois live in the Northeast, along with many other tribes.What are many other tribes? improved:i know one of them was the Iroquois tribe.
Where was the location of the Kwakiutl Indians?
The Kwakiutl were located on the northern side of Vancouver Island. Most of them lived in British Columbia and along mainland areas and nearby islands.
What natural resources did the kwakiutl tribe use?
they used wood to build connes
What is the purpose of the speechmaker in the Indian tribe kwakiutl?
As the family gathered around him at ceremonies, the speechmaker told stories about the family's past. He used the totem pole to tell the sacred tales and the family's place in the world.
How did the kwakiutl Indians adapt to their environment?
this Indian tribe adapted by using their resources such as wood, to build their houses and to learn how to fish and gather fruits and berries because they were by water and grew lots of fruits. n
What jobs did the kwakiutl Indian tribe have?
hunting
Did the kwakiutl have tribe rule breakers?
did the kwakiutl have tribe rule breakers
What was Kwakuitl clothing made of?
Kwakiutl shoes made from wood and their clothes from animal hide and tree barks. The Kwakiutl were a Native American tribe of Indian origin.
What tribe made totem poles?
Only 6 Northwest Indian tribes produced totem poles. The Tlingit tribe, the Haida tribe, the Bella Coola tribe, the Kwakiutl tribe, the Tsimshian tribe, and the West Coast tribe.
What Indian tribes used horses?
The most common Indian tribe known for using horses is the Sioux. Many think the Iroquois and Kwakiutl Indian groups also used horses.
Could a woman be a kwakiutl shaman?
No, only men can be a Shaman in the Kwakiutl Tribe
What is the kwakiutl tribe doing today?
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What is the kwakiutl totem?
A Kwakiutl totem pole is a wood carving that Kwakiutl tribe members would carve for spiritual purposes.
Did the Kwakiutl tribe have rituals before their hunt?
no
Is Kwakiutl a Native American tribe?
Yes
What Indian tribe lives in the northeast?
TheIroquois live in the Northeast, along with many other tribes.What are many other tribes? improved:i know one of them was the Iroquois tribe.
