Plains Indians- History

4-5 times

2-3 times

10 times

1-2 times

5-10

10-20

It had wind gaps on the bottom. It also had a triangular shape to keep it sturdy in the strong winds of the plains.

It had a natural heater inside.

The Indians jumped up and down to warm the tipi up.

they sat on the bottom to keep it on the floor in the strong winds.

They liked to walk.

They followed the buffalo herd.

They like to leave behind old people.

Men

Children and elders

Women

A bowl of cold water was tipped over their head.

They were made to sling shot rodents for a day

Leaving behind the elderly when they were too weak to move on with the tribe.

Leaving the Criminals to burn or freeze In the climate when they had been trialled.

Buffalo dung to inform the spirits that they are in need of wise decision making.

Tobacco and straw to tell the rest of the tribe that they are to be left to discuss in private.

Members of the tribe who would protect and supply for the women and children. They made sure that they had everything that they needed to survive through the climate. They picked camps and chose hunting groups who would kill the buffalo.

Members of the tribe who were chosen to kill any attackers. They ran trials for anyone who disobeyed the Chief.

Touching an enemy in battle and surviving

Killing an enemy slowly

Eating an enemy's tongue

So the enemy wouldn't go to the afterlife (or happy hunting grounds). It would then be displayed on their tipi to show their bravery.

To humiliate the enemy when they are dead and then burn the scalp in a religious ceremony, killing the bad spirits.

Wakan Tanka (The Great Spirit)

The Sioux ghost

The almighty Chamenne