1. by Kensho Nishimura Grade 3

2.  1.) Religious Background, Customs, and Traditions of the Shasta Tribe. 1.) Religious Background, Customs, and Traditions of the Shasta Tribe.  2.) Shasta Indian’s habitat, and how they acquired Food, Shelter, and Clothing. 2.) Shasta Indian’s habitat, and how they acquired Food, Shelter, and Clothing.  3.) Shasta Territory- Then and Now. 3.) Shasta Territory- Then and Now.

3.  The Shasta tribe were deeply spiritual people.

5.  The Shasta tribe had many rituals, including the ‘Ghost dance.’

8.  Shasta men hunted deer and rodents.  They also ate acorns and berries.

9.  The Shasta tribe used arrowheads to hunt.  They also used animal skin to create clothing.

12.  The Shasta territory included Northern California and extended into Oregon.

13.  Unfortunately, there aren’t many Shasta Indians remaining today.  The surviving Shasta Indians live on reservations in Oregon and throughout Northern California.