Indians of Indiana: The Miami Tribe

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Indians of IndianaThe Miami Tribe
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Hello! My name is Little Turtle and I will be
your guide to learning about the Miami Indian
Tribe from Indiana!

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So where would you like to begin?Click on any
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Art
Religion
Little Turtle
Language and Transportation
Food
Housing
Are You Chief Material? Quiz
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The Miami Indians

• RELIGION

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RELIGION
They held ceremonies offering respect to their
chiefs.
The Miami had to stop practicing their religious
beliefs due to the settlers and missionaries.
Many Miami ended their religious ways and
converted to Christianity.
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LOOK AT THIS!
Heres a map of Native American spirituality!
Totem poles were also part of Indian spirituality.
Miami Indians sometimes danced as part of their
religion.
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HERE'S AN INTERESTING FACT...

• Sometimes the Miami would actually EAT their
  prisoners as part of a religious ceremony!

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The Miami Indians

• LANGUAGE
• and
• TRANSPORTATION

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LANGUAGE and TRANSPORTATION
In water, the Miami traveled by canoe and on
land, they used dogs as pack animals.
The Miami spoke their native language The
Miami-Illinois language.
Unfortunately, no one is fluent in this language
anymore.
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CHECK THESE OUT!
This is a picture of a canoe that the Miami would
use to get around.
I bet these pack animals are powerful! What do
you think?
Heres a guidebook to Miami Language Grammar!
You should check it out!
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HERE'S AN INTERESTING FACT...
The Miami Indians, in regards to language, were
the first Indian race to use the word and call
themselves MEN!
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The Miami Indians

• FOOD

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FOOD
At harvest time, the tribe went to nearby
prairies and hunted buffalo.
White corn, beans, and squash were the Miamis
main food sources
Most of the Miamis diet came from agriculture.
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CHECK THIS OUT!
The Miami harvested a lot of vegetables.
The tribe enjoyed lots of berries.
The Miami were known for their fishing skills.
Buffalo was the Miamis food in the winter.
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HERE'S AN INTERESTING FACT...
The Miami had important trade routes for food
which helped them be more in control of things
than other tribes!
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The Miami Indians

• LITTLE TURTLE

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LITTLE TURTLE
Little Turtle was the great chief of the Miami
who led and won many battles.
Little Turtle was the chief that led the Miami
at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
He was known for being very intelligent.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THESE!
Another fine drawing of the chief.
A cartoon depiction of Little Turtle.
A picture of Little Turtle with this headdress.
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HERE'S AN INTERESTING FACT...
Little Turtles name was actually
Me-che-can-noch-qua, and President Washington
once presented him with a sword!
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The Miami Indians

• ART

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ART
The Miami were known for their great quillwork,
beadwork, and embroidery.
Dreamcatchers were also their specialty, being
made to catch bad dreams.
Pottery was also a staple of the Miami Indians.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THESE!
This is what a spiritual dreamcatcher looks like!
A book about planting in the eyes of the Miami!
Heres a sample of Miami Indian beadwork!
Check out this piece of pottery! Amazing!
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HERE'S AN INTERESTING FACT...
There is a book called Spring Planting that
teaches young children some of the Miamis
planting traditions in Indiana!
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The Miami Indians

• HOUSING

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HOUSING
In spite of what you might think, the Miami
didnt live in teepees.
They mostly lived in wigwams which were small
round houses made of reeds.
Nowadays, most Miami live in apartments or
houses, just like you!
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LOOK AT THIS!
Longhouses were used for winter living, meetings,
or storing food.
This is what a typical house, or wigwam, for a
Miami would look like.
Heres a picture of what a Miami Indian schools
looks like!
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HERE'S AN INTERESTING FACT...
The Miami lived in villages for eight months of
the year and then moved to the Grand Prairie for
the winter!
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The Miami Indians

• Are You Chief Material? Quiz

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Okay! Let's Practice!!
WAY TO GO!
GREAT!
WOW!
ALL RIGHT!
Don't you want to be the best?
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Directions Take a look at the following
pictures, then name the correct word or phrase
that goes along with the picture given.
Remember, this part is just practice!
GOOD LUCK!
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Practice Question 1
What would you call this?
A.
A teepee
OR
B.
A wigwam
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OOPS!
Not Quite! Lets Review.
Review Slide
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HOUSING
In spite of what you might think, the Miami
didnt live in teepees.
They mostly lived in wigwams which were small
round houses made of reeds.
Nowadays, most Miami live in apartments or
houses, just like you!
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GREAT JOB!
That's Correct!
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Practice Question 2
A.
To catch nightmares
What is this used for?
OR
B.
To catch spiders in your sleep
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OOPS!
Not Quite! Lets Review.
Review Slide
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ART
The Miami were known for their great quillwork,
beadwork, and embroidery.
Dreamcatchers were also their specialty, being
made to catch bad dreams.
Pottery was also a staple of the Miami Indians.
Back
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GREAT JOB!
That's Correct!
Begin Quiz!
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YOU ARE READY!
Time to make you into a CHIEF!
Lets Begin
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Question 1
What major battle did Little Turtle lead?
A.
The Fox Wars
OR
B.
The Battle of Fallen Timbers
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OOPS!
Not Quite! Lets Review.
Review Slide
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LITTLE TURTLE
Little Turtle was the great chief of the Miami
who led and won many battles.
Little Turtle was the chief that led the Miami
at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
He was known for being very intelligent.
Back
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FANTASTIC!!
That's Correct!
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Question 2
What piece of art was very spiritual to the Miami?
A.
Pottery
OR
B.
Dreamcatchers
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OOPS!
Not Quite! Lets Review.
Review Slide
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TAKE A LOOK AT THESE!
This is what a spiritual dreamcatcher looks like!
A book about planting in the eyes of the Miami!
Heres a sample of Miami Indian beadwork!
Check out this piece of pottery! Amazing!
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FANTASTIC!!
That's Correct!
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Question 3
During some ceremonies, what did the tribe offer
to their chief?
A.
Respect
OR
B.
Sacrifices
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OOPS!
Not Quite! Lets Review.
Review Slide
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RELIGION
They held ceremonies offering respect to their
chiefs.
The Miami had to stop practicing their religious
beliefs due to the settlers and missionaries.
Many Miami ended their religious ways and
converted to Christianity.
Back
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FANTASTIC!!
That's Correct!
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Question 4
What material were most wigwams made out of?
A.
Reeds
OR
B.
Animal skin
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OOPS!
Not Quite! Lets Review.
Review Slide
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HOUSING
In spite of what you might think, the Miami
didnt live in teepees.
They mostly lived in wigwams which were small
round houses made of reeds.
Nowadays, most Miami live in apartments or
houses, just like you!
Back
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FANTASTIC!!
That's Correct!
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Question 5
What did the Miami hunt during the winter months?
A.
Deer
OR
B.
Buffalo
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OOPS!
Not Quite! Lets Review.
Review Slide
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CHECK THIS OUT!
The Miami harvested a lot of vegetables.
The tribe enjoyed lots of berries.
The Miami were known for their fishing skills.
Buffalo was the Miamis food in the winter.
Back
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FANTASTIC!!
That's Correct!
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Question 6
A.
What did the Miami use to travel by land?
Wagons
OR
B.
Pack Animals
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OOPS!
Not Quite! Lets Review.
Review Slide
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LANGUAGE and TRANSPORTATION
In water, the Miami traveled by canoe and on
land, they used dogs as pack animals.
The Miami spoke their native language The
Miami-Illinois language.
Unfortunately, no one is fluent in this language
anymore.
Back
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FANTASTIC!!
That's Correct!
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Question 7
Which book for young children talks about the
Miami ways of growing things?
The Miami A Biography
A.
OR
B.
Spring Planting
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OOPS!
Not Quite! Lets Review
Review Slide
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TAKE A LOOK AT THESE!
This is what a spiritual dreamcatcher looks like!
A book about planting in the eyes of the Miami!
Heres a sample of Miami Indian beadwork!
Check out this piece of pottery! Amazing!
Back
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FANTASTIC!!
That's Correct!
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YOU DID IT!
You made it through and are now chief material!
That's all for now, but thanks for dropping
by! See You Later!
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Wanna Learn More?
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http//www.native-languages.org/art.htm
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