Trail of Louisiana Indians.ppt

Trail of Louisiana Indians tribes- a group of Indians with shared culture and history bands – groups of 4 or 5 families in a tribe Poverty Point – a large earth bird shaped mound that is three quarters of a mile in diameter. It was created by Indians. It is a landmark near Epps, Louisiana. It is the 2nd to largest mound in the United States. villages- are communities formed within a tribe or band. Louisiana Tribal Nations- Indian clans or units that the federal government and the state of Louisiana recognize as true Native American Indian tribes. pirogue- a light boat made by Indians wampum- beads pierced and strung used for money, ornaments or ceremonies powwows- big festivals for Native American tribes. They dance, eat and sing together to show the pride of their tribe and customs. chief – leader of the tribe Some present day Louisiana Native American Tribes are:Coushatta Tribe- There are two areas of Coushatta Tribes. One is near Kinder and the other is near Elton.  United Houma Nations –Indians who live in six communities including Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes. Did you know… Did you know….. Did you know that Louisiana had Indians long ago? The Native American Indians were the first people to ever live in Louisiana. They lived in this state long before white men settled here. The Indians taught the white men many things. Did you know….. Did you know here are several tribes that are still in Louisiana, but some don’t exist here anymore? Some Tribes that are still in Louisiana today are the Chitimacha, Coushatta, Caddo, Tunic-Biloxi, and the United Houma Tribes. Many traditions and stories have been passed down to Indians today. Did you know….. Did you know that an Indian tribe is a larger group of Indians who share their culture and history. There are also bands of tribes which have groups of four or five families in a tribe. They all lived in villages or communities which formed within a tribe or band. Did you know….. Did you know that India