Tribal Differences

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Tribal Differences
The Iroquois being sedentary used long houses for
shelters. These shelters were very big and could
inhabit an entire family.
Compared to the Iroquois, Algonquin were nomadic.
So, they had to have smaller temporary houses
that were easy to carry and resettle. These
houses were named tepee or wigwam.
Algonquin
Iroquois
Continuously moving, this tribe had to rebuild
their non-permanent settlements from places to
places.They did not have villages like the
Iroquois.
Since the Iroquois stayed on the same land and
never had to move, they would build settlements
or villages for their population.
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Iroquois
Algonquin
This image of Canada represents the territory the
Algonquin traveled. Being nomadic, they must
follow the animals all the time if they want to
survive. They cover a much larger territory,
known as the Canadian shield.
This picture represents the monarchy being the
hierarchy system in the Iroquoian society.
Tribal Differences
This image means that the Algonquin tribes were
lead by men, in other words patriarchy.
This map with Iroquoian territories shows exactly
how they didnt occupy much territory since they
were all sedentary.
Saint-Lawrence Lowlands
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Iroquois
Algonquin
The Iroquois, being sedentary could grow their
food with agriculture but could also hunt some
small animals around their settlements.
On their side, the Algonquin had to travel all
the time from places to places using canoes or
walking. to search for foods.
Because of that their technology wasnt as
advanced, and they always had to carry their
stuff in bags, canoes or their hands.
Tribal Differences
Because they werent always on the move, their
technological skills could develop better.
This nomadic tribe would only hunt, whatever
animals theyd find, and would never use
agriculture.
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Religion and Spirituality
Including all First Nations
Sometimes, to celebrate gods, the First Nations
would have big rituals where they would dance,
sing,make music, wear special clothing, jewellery
and make-up. All of this was part of their
religion.
They would often represent their beliefs using
different types of art whether from painting or
sculpting their spirituality.
Their religion was animism, they would believe in
animal gods.
Their beliefs were past on from a generations to
another with oral story of their spirituality.