Who are they?
Where are the Haida traditionally from?
Haida Gwaii
What are the two seasons that were most common for the Haida to travel?
Summer and Winter
What were the houses made of?
Cedar Wood
Who do the children learn about their heritage from?
Elders
Why was respecting elders important?
Because they carry knowledge of the past
What is the main thing in their environment?
Rainforests
What was the most common food that was obtained?
Salmon
What did they tend to put outside of their homes?
Totem Poles
What were the men responsible for?
Hunting, building houses, carving totem poles, building canoes, protect and provide for the community, etc.
Why are totem poles important?
They tell stories
What is the name of the tree they used for everything?
Cedar
What did the Haida use to travel?
Large Canoes
what did they make to protect themselves from the rain?
Hats and Capes
In Haida society what is the most important?
Kinship
What is the name of the most important ceremony?
The Potlatch
What are at least 3 common animals to see there?
Bears, Deer, Fish, whales, seals, dolphins, bald eagles
How did they obtain the fish?
Nets, hooks, and traps
How many families could a home hold up to?
Several Families
What were the women responsible for?
Preparing food, caring for the home, and passing down family lineage
What bird is told in most stories?
Raven
what was Haida Gwaii originally called?
Queen Charlotte Island
What are the 4 reasons they traveled for?
Fishing, gathering food, trading, and visiting other villages
What 2 materials did they use to make clothing?
Animal skin and cedar bark
What were the 3 things the children learned to stay connected with the culture?
Dances, songs, and their language
What religion was introduced to them?
Christianity