The Wampanoag Tribe

Homeland ~East part north America ~South part Massachusetts ~First people to see sunrise in east

~Depended on one another for survival ~Held seasonal ceremonies Society ~Society very close ~Depended on one another for survival ~Held seasonal ceremonies ~Ceremonies gave many thanks

Food ~Land & water provided them with food ~Men hunted deer, elks, bears & moose ~In Fall- gathered acorns & nuts

Homes ~Dome shaped wigwams ~Style home called wetu (we-too) ~Wetu took skills of both genders

Clothing ~Made clothes of deer skins & furs ~Deerskin made leather ~Men & women wore moccasins ~Made moccasins out of leather

Crafts Used many craft objects in daily life Fashioned clay to pipes Also used clay to make big pots

Family One village was like extended family Men & women contributed equally Men grew tobacco Women planted & tended gardens

Children Children played many games Also did daily chores Boys learned to make fishing spears & traps

Myths Mashup -giant who lived long ago Mashup- a man of peace & wisdom Loved to sit on a rock & think

War Peace & loving people who did not go to war often Sometimes fighting became necessary When at war used same weapons as hunting Distant fighting used bow & arrows

Contact With The Europeans First met Europeans around 1600 Early 1600s -man named Squanto was captured He escaped to England Few years later returned home Sadly many people died

Tribe Today Today many live in traditional homeland About 900 enrolled members Wampanoag still hold ceremonies

Leaders Metacom -famous chief English called him King Phillip Metacom son of Massasoit

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