Pawnee and Seminole Tribes

Pawnee The Pawnee lived in the Eastern Plains where there was enough rainfall to farm. They live in what is now known as Nebraska and parts of Kansas.

The Pawnee made their clothes from animal skins. They also made their headdresses from feathers of wild birds such as turkeys.

They settled in permanent villages near rivers and built earth lodges. A lodge is made using bark, earth, and grass. These homes helped protect the Pawnee from cold and stormy weather.

Unlike other Plains Indians, the Pawnee had two different economies Unlike other Plains Indians, the Pawnee had two different economies. They farmed for half the year and hunted for the rest of the year. In the spring and fall, the Pawnee stayed in their villages and raised crops such as corn, squash, and beans. In the summer and winter, they hunted buffalo on the Plains.

Pawnee Hunting Camp

Seminole In the 1700’s, some of the Creek people moved to Florida.

They wanted better land for farming and hunting They wanted better land for farming and hunting. They also wanted to avoid conflict with other American Indians. These Creek people became known as the Seminole Indians. They built their homes along rivers and streams. Each village was made up of about 30 families. They hunted birds and caught fish from the rivers. They grew corn, melons, and beans.

The Seminole homes were called Chickee’s The Seminole homes were called Chickee’s. They were good for the warm climate.

The Seminole made clothes from fur and woven grasses. They traded goods with Spanish colonists in Florida.

Lets Review Where did the Pawnee make their homes? What did they eat? What did they make their clothes out of? Did they migrate to other areas or stay in one place? Why?

Lets Review Where did the Seminole make their home? What did they eat? What did they make their clothes out of? Did they migrate or stay in one place?

Pawnee * Pawnee

Seminole * Seminole