Native Americans of the Pacific Coastal Northwest Region of the United States and Canada in Olden Times for Kids and Teachers Illustration

Pacific Northwest
Native Americans in Olden Times for Kids

What made some of the Pacific Northwest Native American tribes "rich" in ancient times? Why were woven mats so important? How did totem poles get started? What's a Potlatch? What did the Pacific Northwest Native Americans do all day? How did they live? What did they eat? Did kids go to school? Find out here! Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Coastal Native Americans!

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

Additional Resources 

Baskets

Games

Stories

Holidays

Canoes

Homes

Religion

Tribes

Daily Life

Comparison Chart

American Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest - myths, pictures

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