How were the Cherokee Indians leaders chosen?

Answer 1

Prior to the influence of European political styles, there were no 'leaders' as most would define the word. Cherokee like most other native American tribes had 'head men' who were selected by natural process of knowledge, wisdom, and respect (yes age played a part in this as you naturally become wiser with age - in most cases). But different headmen were more respected for certain areas. Shaman's for one thing, Warriors for others.

When exposed to the European settlers, the settlers wanted to speak to the "one in charge" without understanding that there was no single leader; this lead to the concept of headman or Chief. Settlers were then confused further when 23 of them would arrive for talks. This is why many treaties will contain numerous names of native Americans.

\like European or American Politics where corrupt politicians are tolerated, or considered normal. Being a leader in this type of system carried a heavy price and was not taken lightly.

Answer 2

The Chinook people did not have one central Chief. Instead each village had a Chief. The Chief was head of the village because he (or she) was a good leader first and the son or a Chief second.

A famous Chinook Chief was Comcomly. He was Chief on the lower Columbia River at the time of Lewis & Clark. He was a skilled trader.

Answer 3

They choose there leader by there knoldege and skills in hunting and fishing

Answer 4

How did the Sioux Indiana's choose there leaders

Answer 5

The clan mother chose the chief. along with two faithkeepers.

Answer 6

they usually pick by discussing with the other clan mothers

Answer 7

They worked together as a family. They don't have a chief or leader.

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