People and Language
Who are the Algonquins?
These people are First Nation inhabitants of North American
What did the Algonquin men wear?
Breech Cloths with Leggings and Moccasins
How did the men provide food?
Hunted deer, moose and other small animals. They fished in rivers and lake. They grew corn and squash and also traded with other tribes.
Where do the Algonquin people live in Canada today?
In Canada, nine communities in Quebec and one in Ontario
What do the Algonquin children do today?
They hunt and fish with their fathers, go to school, play with others and help around the house
What does the word Algonquin mean?
French for 'tribe"
How did the Algonquin wear their hair?
Some wore it in a Mohawk. Otherwise in long braids
How did the Algonquin women provide food
Gathered berries and wild plants. They made syrup from tree sap. They grew corn and squash
What is a reserve?
This is the name for land that belongs to the tribe and is legally under their control
What do the Algonquin women do?
They gather plants to eat, raise kids, cook. They also take part in story telling, artwork, music and traditional medicine
What language do the Algonquin speak
Some English, some French., but mostly the original native
What did the Algonquin women wear?
Long dresses with removable sleeves and moccasins
What are the tools the Algonquin people use?
Bows, Arrows, Spears, Traps, Pronged Spears
What type of housing do the Algonquin people live in?
What type of housing do the Algonquin people live in?In the past birch bark houses. Today in houses and apartments like us.
What do the Algonquin men do?
They are hunters and sometimes go to war to protect their families. They also take part in story telling, artwork, music and traditional medicine
What is the Leader of each Algonquin tribe called?
Ogima which means Chief
What are some types of older arts and crafts that the Algonquin people used to make?
Beadwork and basketry. Wampum beads and belts.
How to Algonquin people get their food today?
In stores
How did the Algonquin travel from place to place?
Birchbark canoes, sled dogs. Today in cars
What kinds of stories do the Algonquin people tell?
Traditional Algonquin legends and fairy tales.
How are Ogima (Chief) chosen?
Tribal council members, often from the last chief's sons, nephews, or sons-in-law.
What kinds of artwork do the Algonquin people make today?
Contemporary Oil paintings
What did the Algonquin people use to fight in wars?
Warclubs, Spears and Tomahawks
What is a wigwam?
Dome shaped and not very large
Who is a famous Algonquin?
Hockey star Gino Odjick