Tribes
Traditional Foods & Medicines
Ceremonies & Traditions
Spiritual
100

How many federally recognized tribes are there in the US?

574

100

What is 3 Sisters Stew traditionally made out of?

Squash, beans, corn

100

How did the Plains Indians communicate over long distances?

Smoke signals

100

What are the colors of the Medicine Wheel?

White, black, red, yellow

200

What tribe is known for best by their beautiful baskets?

Apache

200

What are the main 3 traditional medicines?

Cedar, Sweetgrass, sage

200

What is the most well known ceremony type where people gather to sing, dance, drum, trade and eat?

Powwows

200

What do the four parts of the Medicine Wheel stand for?

Many things! Spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental balance

4 directions; 4 seasons; 4 medicines; 4 elements

300

What are some types of traditional housing for Natives?

Tipis, longhouse, plank house, pueblos, igloos, hogans

300

What is the huge animal that roamed the lands and was a main food source for the Plains tribes?

Buffalo/Bison

300

What is a type of traditional dance?

Grass dance, jingle dance, fancy shawl, round dance, hoop dance, women/girl traditional, bear dance, and many many more!

300

What are some ceremonial instruments that Native peoples use?

Drums, flutes

400

What are the 9 federally recognized tribes of Oregon?

  • Siletz, Grand Ronde, Umatilla, Burns Paiute, Klamath, CTCLUSI, Cow Creek, Coquille, Warm Springs
400

What kind of feathers do Natives see as the most special?

Eagle

400

What do you call the ceremonial clothing Natives wear?

Regalia

400

What month is Native American Heritage Month?

November