Geography
What type of tree do Wabanaki nations have a strong respect for and relationship with?
Brown Ash Tree
True or False: The Wabanaki believed that everything in nature, like animals, trees, and rivers, had a spirit.
True
James Neptune described the importance of drumming and symbols on Wabanaki drums. According to him, why are their ripples and water on Wabanaki drums?
To represent the impact and "ripple" effect that our actions have on the world around us.
Name one type of leadership role in the Wabanaki community.
Chiefs
Ambassadors
Elders
Knowledge Keepers
What natural resource are wampum beads made of?
Shells; quahog/ clam
What two modern day countries do the Wabanaki nations have land in?
The United States and Canada
What is the name of the Wabanaki spiritual figure who has mythical powers and is said to have shrunk animals making it safer for humans?
Gluscabe
What two (2) natural resources are used to make baskets?
Sweetgrass and ash bark
What does sovereignty mean?
The right of a group or nation to be independent and have an independent government.
True or False: Wabanaki in English translates to "People of the Dawnland."
True
Name one river in Maine that has Wabanaki name.
Kennebec River
Wuchowsen
Aside from basket making, what other artwork do Wabanaki nations traditionally make?
Bead work
Root Clubs
Birch bark baskets
To communicate stories, treaties, or alliances.
Name the four tribes that make up the Wabanaki
Passamaqouddy
Penobscot
Maliseet
Miqmak
What natural resource did traditional Wabanaki nations use to make wigwams and canoes?
Birch trees and birch bark
Sometimes ash trees
The Wabanaki followed a spiritual calendar, with many rituals tied to this natural event.
The changing of the seasons (Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring)
We learned about a handful of Wabanaki and Abenaki artists that have work displayed in different galleries around Maine and the U.S./ Canada.
Name one of these artists. (Musical, basketmakers, etc.)
Barry Dana
Dale Dana
James Francis
Firefly
Gabriel Frey
Jeremy Frey
Eldon Hanning
Gerald “Butch” Jacobs
Natalie Dana Lolar
Jo Ellen Jamieson Loring
Kenny Keezer
Ila Mae
Donna Meader-York
John Bear Mitchell
Penobscot Nation Museum
Jennifer Neptune
Debbie Nicholas
Butch Phillips
Donna Sanipass
Theresa Secord
Richard Silliboy
Sarah Sockbeson
Frances Soctomah
What is one of the symbols for peace and unity on Wampum belt treaties?
A square - represents council meetings
Peace pipe - represents peace and unity
In Wabanaki culture, what is done to pass down language, knowledge, and values to the next generation?
Oral Tradition or Storytelling
Provide an example of the Wabanaki people adapting to their environment.
Clothing - materials around them - animal skins.
Housing - wigwams
Food - hunting and farming.
Many of the Wabanaki names for months and times of year were related to what?
Types of food available during that time of year/ season.
Kciwes” (meaning “first snow”) and the second month could be called “Pebon” (meaning “moon of budding trees”).
In Wabanaki culture, which type of artwork would be used in ceremonies or as gifts to represent respect and connection to the land and people?
Baskets or Wampum Belts
True or False: Wabanaki nations have a representative that speaks on their behalf at the Maine State House of Representatives.
True
Wabanaki society was matrilineal, meaning family lineage was passed down through this.