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THE BLACKFOOT INDIAN PROJECT |
The tribe Blackfoot is also known as “Siksika”. They were fierce, warlike and part of a Native American Indian nation. These names are famous chief names:
Morning Owl, Red Crow, Yellow Horse, Red Plume Two chief names that are really famous are Crows Foot and Running Rabbit. |
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CLOTHING
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They wore robes, dresses, skirts, and shirts. That were made out of antelope and buffalo. Women wore finger- like dresses, and men wore buckskin shirts and leggings. They all wore moccasins.
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LODGING
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The Blackfoot lived in buffalo-hide houses called teepees. They followed the herd so teepees made it easy for the whole Blackfoot village to be packed up in an hour. Teepees are made out of very long sticks, leather and squall. Today, Native Americans only put up a tepee for fun or to connect with their heritage.
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FOOD
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The Blackfoot loved buffalo. They had to use every part of the buffalo when they hunted. The Blackfoot Indians used the meat, hide, horn and tail. Buffalo meat was boiled, roasted, or dried. Dried meat was kept in pouches. They also hunted deer and elk.
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BLACKFOOT INDIANS
REGION & CLIMATE |
The Blackfoot Indian tribe lived in the Northern Great Plains region. They mainly lived in Montana, Idaho and all the way into Canada.The Blackfoot Indian tribe lived in a very dry climate, that means no water. If the Blackfoot Indian tribe got rain, it was a lot of rain.
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BLACKFOOT CULTURE
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The Blackfoot Indians speak Algonquian. It is believed that the Blackfoot came from Europe to America. This means they are one of the oldest Great Plains tribes. Their culture was mainly about warfare, buffalo, and later the horse.
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Blackfoot Mythology
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OLD MAN (also known by Naapi): Naapi is the hero of the Blackfoot tribe. He is a trickster but responsible for shaping the world and helps the people. His wife, OLD LADY (Kipitaakii in Blackfoot) helps too.KO-KOMIKI SOMMA (also known as Komorkis): The moon goddess, and the wife of the Sun. They are the parents of the stars.APISTOTOKE This is the Blackfoot name for the Creator (God,) also called Ihtsipatapiyohpa. Apistotoke is a spirit. The name is pronounced like ah-piss-toh-toh-kee.ABOVE-PEOPLE (Sspommitapiiksi) or Sky People were the first creations and they live in the Sky.
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RELIGION AND CEREMONIES
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The Sun Dance was an important ceremony for the Blackfoot Indians, the sun was their greatest celebration. The Blackfoot Indians tribes religion focused on the natural world.
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GOVERNMENT
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The Blackfoot Indians were mostly led by chiefs. They wanted everyone to be happy so they always agreed on a decision. Some were mean and didn't let anyone sleep but some treated them like family and friends and let them do whatever they want.
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CONCLUSION
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Altogether I say this tribe had to work very hard. They hunted and made their own clothes. That is why I think they are one of the best tribes. The Blackfoot Native American Indian Tribe.
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