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Chinook Indians
The Chinook - of the Upper Northwestern Coast - were the people for whom a wind, a jargon, and a giant salmon are named. They were early pioneers in trade with other Indian tribes and with French and English explorers and traders.
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Who was the Chinook tribal leader how was he chose?
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.
Now days the Chinook Indian Nation is lead by a Tribal Council which is elected by tribal members.
What is a potlatch in what culture area of north America was in originally practiced?
Potlatch originated in what is now known as the Pacific Northwest Among the tribes that lived along the puget sound and British Columbia coast. The primary tribes practicing potlatch were the Haida, Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Salish
Were the Chinook's homes temporary or permanent?
Chinook houses were permanent. Houses were built of cedar planks and were up to 60 feet long.
What was the religion of the Chinooks?
The religion and faith of the Chinook was derived from their livelihood. Chinook religion focused on the First Salmon Rite, a ritual in which each group welcomed the annual salmon run.
Another important religious rite was the individual spirit quest, an ordeal undertaken by all male and some female adolescents to acquire guardian spirits that would give them hunting, curing, or other powers, bring them good luck, or teach them songs and dances. Singing ceremonies were public demonstrations of these gifts.
The Chinook also celebrated potlatches, which were ceremonial distributions of property.
What kind of art did Chinook Indians have?
Chinook armor made of elk skins were very popular and the CHinooks traded them for other goods.
Chinook baskets are woven so tightly that they can hold water. In fact Chinooks cooked in these baskets.
There are beautiful carved cups and bowls, combs, and toys too.
Who is the chief of the Chinook Indian tribe?
There is no "Chief" of the Chinook Tribe. The tribe is governed by a tribal council and, in 2013, the Chairman is a man named Ray Gardner.
In the past every village had a headman, or sometimes a headwoman. He would be the head of the village because he was a good leader, not just because of birthright.
What did the Chinook Indian girls wear?
Chinook people mostly were naked. Women wore a "modesty" skirt, a short skirt made of cedar bark. Everyone had a hat to keep the sun or rain out of their eyes and there were capes to wear in the winter.
What rituals do the Chinook Indians have?
In their daily lives, the Chinook people were led by a senior elder who was well respected in the community. Their religion and faith derived from their livelihood. Salmon fishing was a daily routine and they depended heavily on this fish. The Chinook also commonly held potlatches, which were ceremonial re-distributions of property among the people.
What was the Chinook Indians plants?
Chinook men were fishermen and hunters; women collected clams, herbs, wild roots and fruits. No crops of any kind were grown by any of the Chinook tribes, since there were a wide range of wild foods available to them (particularly fish such as salmon).
The last descendants of Chinook origin live on reservations in Washington and Oregon.
The Chinook Tribe does not have a reservation. Modern Chinooks live mostly in Washington and Oregon.
What traditions did Chinook tribe had?
There are First Salmon Ceremonies to honor the fish runs. There are ceremonies to give people names, with a potlatch to follow. There are ceremonies when a baby becomes one year old and ceremonies when a girl becomes a woman.
The Chinook tribe, located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, has a population that varies. As of recent estimates, the Chinook Indian Nation has around 400 enrolled members, although historical populations were significantly larger before European contact. The tribe is known for its rich cultural heritage and connection to the Columbia River. Efforts to revitalize and preserve their traditions and language continue to be important for the community.
What did the coastal Indians live in?
The Lowa, The Apaches, Utes, Shoshonis, Nez Perces, The Arikara and Crow.
How did the Chinook obtain their food?
The Cheyenne Indians got their food by hunting it, fishing it, and grow it
Did the Chinook Indians have a good relationship with other tribes?
The Chinook Indians had varying relationships with neighboring tribes, often characterized by trade and alliances, particularly with the Coast Salish tribes. However, conflicts could arise over resources and territorial disputes. Overall, their relationships were complex and influenced by the dynamics of trade, warfare, and cultural exchanges within the region.
How did the Chinook build their homes?
one, they built the plank into the ground,2 they put a coating of mud and grass
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What ceremonies did the Chinook do?
Yes. Called potlatches. The Chinook potlatch ceremony was a way in which a family redistributed its wealth. In a potlatch, the host would demonstrate his wealth and social status by giving away his important possessions. This was not detrimental to his family because the host of the potlatch could normally get many of the family's possessions back in future potlatches held by other families. Potlatches were performed for many occasions including births, weddings, funerals, rites of passage, the building of a new clan house, and the honoring of the deceased. Potlatches usually involved big celebrations that featured extravagant feasts, music and dancing, and the honoring of the Spirits. Slaves, blankets, tools, carvings, weapons, and furs were among the common things given away at a potlatch. Families who gave away their possessions would gain greater social status in the tribe. Most potlatches lasted between one and three days.
What ceremonies did the Chinook Indians celebrate?
they had cry ceremonies i believe and they would tie a knot in a peice of milkweed for each day of the ceremony. the ceremony lasted 5 days.
What languages were spoken by Chinook people?
They spoke their native Chinook language, which was a complicated language with many sounds that don't exist in English. This is why the Chinook "jargon" language was invented in order to communicate with the French and English-speaking traders.
What did the Chinook tribe make?
the Chinook Indians used canoes for water transport and walked for ground transport.
The Chinook made large dugout canoes by hollowing out cedar or fir logs. The Chinook used these canoes to travel up and down the coast for trading, fishing, hunting and war.
Today, of course, Chinook people also use cars (and non-native people also use canoes).
