The Plateau Indians, primarily located in regions of present-day Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and parts of Canada, were organized into various tribes and bands, each with distinct languages and cultures. They often lived in semi-nomadic communities, relying on fishing, hunting, and gathering for sustenance. Social structures were typically organized around family groups and clans, with leadership often derived from lineage and experience. The tribes also engaged in trade and alliances with one another, fostering a rich cultural exchange among the diverse groups in the Plateau region.
yes
they have fun!
river
The Plateau Indians ate salmon, deer, elk, small animals, berries, seeds, and roots, especially the camas roots. The Coastal Indians ate salmon, whale, shellfish, and otters. They dried their meat so they could eat it later. The Plateau Indians' houses were called pit houses. They were made out of mud, dirt, and grass. The Coastal Indians' houses were called longhouses. They were made out of cedar. They made boards to connect them to make a house. The Plateau Indians' clothing was made out of hides, quills, fur, and feathers. The Coastal Indians made their clothing out of cedar and seashells. The Plateau Indians made their leather from deer and elk fur. The Coastal Indians got the seashells at the beach. The Plateau Indian's tools were called digging sticks, rocks, and arrowheads. The Coastal Indians' tools were made out of shells, whale teeth, bones, and harpoons. The Plateau Indians' art was baskets and beadwork. The Coastal Indians' art was totem poles and carvings. The Plateau and Coastal Indians' art was made by hand. The Plateau Indian's beliefs were pow-wows. The Plateau Indians' custom was spirits. The Coastal Indians' beliefs were spirits. The Coastal Indians' customs were also the potlatch.
NO they didnt
The application plateau
Buffalo and horses.
Both coastal and plateau tribal chiefs hold leadership positions within their respective tribes and are responsible for making decisions that affect their communities. They often act as mediators, decision-makers, and representatives of their people in dealings with outsiders.
The Indians of the Southwest lived in an arid region, while the Columbia Plateau region received abundant rainfall.
they danced around a fire
The Indians of the Southwest lived in an arid region, while the Columbia Plateau region received abundant rainfall.
Horses and buffaloes >:d