Geography
This region of Montana is known for wide, flat land that supported large buffalo herds and made it easier for tribes to travel and hunt
What is the plains
This group includes several Montana tribal nations such as the Blackfeet, who traditionally lived in the plains region
What is Plains tribes (Crow or Blackfeet)
This animal provided food, clothing, tools, and shelter materials for many Plains tribes
What is Buffalo
These portable homes were designed for easy movement and were used by many Plains tribes following buffalo herds
What is tipis
This region of Montana has dense tree cover and provided materials for shelter, tools, and food gathering
What is Forests
This Montana tribal nation is located in western Montana and is closely connected to river valleys and forested regions
What is Salish
This natural resource was used for building homes, making tools, and creating everyday items in forested regions
What is Trees / wood
This lifestyle pattern involved moving from place to place based on seasonal resources and animal migration
What is Nomadic / Seasonal movements
This region includes high elevation land with cold winters and rugged terrain that shaped how people lived and moved
What is Mountains
This Montana tribal nation is associated with mountainous regions and forested landscapes in western Montana
What is Kootenai
This resource supported travel, trade, and food systems for tribes living near waterways
What is Rivers
These types of homes were often built using wood and natural materials found in forested regions
What is Wooden homes and Lodges
This geographic feature provided transportation routes, fishing resources, and was often central to tribal settlement areas
What is rivers
Many Montana tribes developed cultures closely tied to buffalo hunting, which influenced housing, clothing, and food systems
What is Blackfeet or Crow
This resource was especially important in colder mountainous regions for warmth and clothing
What is Animal hides / fur
This natural feature was important not only for survival but also for trade, travel, and cultural exchange among tribes
What is Transportation and food source
The ability to follow this animal across large distances shaped the nomadic lifestyle of many Plains tribes
What is plains
This idea is important in IEFA and reminds us that Montana tribal nations are living communities with distinct cultures today
What is all Montana Tribes
This natural factor influenced whether tribes moved seasonally or stayed in one area for longer periods
What is Availability of resources
This concept helps explain how environment influences food, housing, clothing, and traditions
What is Geography