1. Haida: People of the Northwest Their Totem Poles Welcome You

2. REGION Haida lived in the Pacific Northwest Haida lived in the Pacific Northwest There was a high level of rainfall There was a high level of rainfall They were surrounded by forests They were surrounded by forests

3. Region Haida lived in the Pacific Northwest Haida lived in the Pacific Northwest There was a high level of rainfall There was a high level of rainfall

4. Shelter The Haida lived in a plankhouse. The Haida lived in a plankhouse. The plankhouse was made of cedar trees. The plankhouse was made of cedar trees. The roof shingles could let out smoke or let in fresh air. The roof shingles could let out smoke or let in fresh air.

5. Food They ate salmon, halibut, cod [fish], herring and fish eggs. They ate salmon, halibut, cod [fish], herring and fish eggs. They picked berries, wild crab apples, clover, roots, seaweed, nuts and other plants. They picked berries, wild crab apples, clover, roots, seaweed, nuts and other plants.

6. Transportation They Made large, dugout canoes: over 60 feet long and could hold over a dozen men.

7. Clothing The Haida wore deer and seal skin dresses, long skirts, shirts, leggings and robes. The Haida wore deer and seal skin dresses, long skirts, shirts, leggings and robes. This tribe also wore cone shaped hats in the rain. This tribe also wore cone shaped hats in the rain.

8. Hunting  Spears  Fishing lines/man-made hooks  Bows and arrows

9. Customs and Beliefs  Totem poles tell about a family’s history or it might honor a chief.  A potlatch is a feast to show thanks for good fortune or to mark a special occasion.  The Haida believed that eyes had magical powers.

10. Thank you for watching and learning about Haida: People of the Northwest. Miles