What made the Puget Sound Indian tribes "rich" in ancient times? Why were woven mats so important? How did totem poles get started? What's a Potlatch? Find out here! Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Coastal Indians! Some principal tribes of the northwest region: Bella Coola, Haida, Kwakiuts, Makah, Nez Perce, Nisqualli, Nootka, Quinault, Puyallup, Salish, S'Klallam, Snohomish, Spokane, Shuswap, Swinomish, Tlingit, Tsimshian What was life like 2,000 years ago  in the Pacific Northwest?  Longhouse Living Daily Life Jobs  Government Woven Mats Canoes The Potlatch  Baskets Whales & Salmon  Fur Trade Wealth Meals & Cooking Totem Poles Money Blankets & Coppers  Table Manners Clans & Marriage  Slaves  Story: How Raven Stole Crow's Potlatch    Story: The Medicine Man  Plus ...  Recipes, Baskets, Games, Stories, Holidays Canoes, Homes, Religion, Tribes, Daily Life Comparison Chart Free Presentations in PowerPoint format  Free Clip Art Return to Native Americans in Olden Times Index  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!