Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/indigenous-peoples-of-the-pacific-northwest-coast

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast?They are many different nations that live along the coast of British Columbia, Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Northern California, each with their own culture and traditions.
2. Why is salmon so important to these peoples?Salmon are a main food source, a spiritual symbol, and help their economy and social life. They also teach about renewal and connection.

Anadromous Fish: Fish, like salmon, that live in saltwater but migrate to freshwater rivers to spawn.
Subsistence Strategies: Methods and practices employed by a community to obtain the food and resources necessary for survival.
Cultural Convergence: The process where different cultural groups come to share similar beliefs, traditions, or practices due to interaction or shared environment.
Ecological Stewardship: The responsible management and protection of the natural environment and its resources.