The Northwest Coast Cultural Region

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The Northwest CoastCultural Region

• Chapter 2 Native American of North America

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Vocabulary

• Potlach
• Totem Pole
• Shaman

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Tribes of the Northwest

• Kwakiutl
• Tlingit
• Haida
• Nootka

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Natural Resources

• Forests
• Coastal Waters
• Whales

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Gender Roles

• Men could be Shamen
• Women wove cedar bark into fabric

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Customs and Beliefs

• Potlach
• Displaying wealth is important
• Copper shields and blankets as gifts
• Totem Poles
• Shaman cures with dances