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They live in normal houses now but they do have long house special occasions such and funerals. They live in western Montana now. Before colonization, the Flathead usually lived in tepees and they used longhouses for ceremonies like potlatch, weddings and funerals. Now they live in normal houses and they have one or two longhouses for ceremonies. Their main religion is Roman Catholicism.
The traditional feast of the camas bake is a tradition; camas bulbs are prepared, and steamed in an underground fire pit that has alder bark and skunk cabbage leaves placed on the camas bulbs, the pit is covered with dirt and water is poured down a hole to begin the steaming process. The camas bake was held on sept. 21, and traditional wakes are held when a tribal member dies, with food. Ceremonies are held that feature native dancing, stick games and horsemanship.
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What was one of the fights that the Flathead Indians fought?
One notable conflict involving the Flathead Indians was the Battle of the Bitterroot Valley in 1855. This confrontation arose as tensions escalated between the Flathead and white settlers encroaching on their lands. The Flatheads, seeking to protect their territory and resources, engaged in skirmishes with both settlers and U.S. government forces, reflecting the broader struggles of Native American tribes during westward expansion. Ultimately, the fight exemplified the challenges faced by the Flathead in preserving their way of life amidst increasing pressures from settlers.
What are some of the traditions and or customs of the Caddo Indians?
when a leader dies they burn a house.
How are the yuki Indians traditions passed down?
Our traditions are passed down in much the same way as other native tribes.... from generation to generation.
Do chickasaw Indians have traditions?
the chickasaw indians would wear a thing called a hair roach on special occasions, it was made out of porcupine hair, not the quills.
What was the name of all the Native American tribes that Lewis and Clark encountered?
1.) Arikara Indians 2.) Assiniboine Indians 3.) Athabaska Indians 4.) Blackfeet 5.) Columbian Plateau Indians 6.) Cree Indians 7.) Crow Indians 8.) Eliatan 9.) Eneshur 10.) Flathead 11.) Grand Osage 12.) Kickapoo 13.) Mandan Indians 14.) Minitari 15.) Nez Perce 16.) Omaha 17.) Oto 18.) Pawnee 19.) Shoshone 20.) Sioux 21.) Skillute 22.) Teton Sioux 23.) Yakima 24.) Yankton Sioux I didn't really visted all these places I just made them up
What kind of art did the flathead Indians make?
flathead indian art
What food do the flathead Indians eat?
meat
What is another name for the flathead Indians?
There are two: Ecaftnuc and Mrotstihs
Where did the flathead Indians live?
The Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation lived in what is now Montana on the eastern slopes of the Rockies
What did Flathead Indians eat?
The Flatland Indians had a varied diet. The Indians ate buffalo, salmon, and different varieties of plants in the wild.
Pacific Northwest Indians customs and traditions?
One of the many traditions that the northwest Indians did was the potlatch.
What are the ceremonies traditions of the Delaware Indians?
no
What are some pueblo Indians customs and traditions?
some of there customs or traditions are paintings
What kind of traditions do the cahuilla Indians have?
hunting
What are some of the traditions the Hopi Indians?
food
Did the Cheyenne Indians have traditions?
they told stories
What traditions did the California intermountain Indians have?
they had ceremonies
