Cedar Trees and Totem Poles of Pacific Northwest Native Americans | Native America: Nature to Nations

PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
Native America nature to nations Kwakiutl Kwakiutl First Nation Kwakiutl Nation Kwakiutl indigenous peoples cedar cedar trees Pacific Northwest tribal government potlatch ceremony potlatch tribal chief totem poles Native American culture Native American society Native American government indigenous government Indigenous Peoples First Nations
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History-Social Science
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Cedar Trees and Totem Poles of Pacific Northwest Native Americans | Native America: Nature to Nations

Learn about the spiritual relationship between the Native American people of the Pacific Northwest and the cedar tree. Students will gain an understanding of the spiritual connection between the cedar tree and the people. Students will also examine how the potlatch ceremony of the Kwakwaka'wakw tribe is similar to political elections in the way they celebrate leadership and provide a path to the future.
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PBS Learning Media

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