USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -For thousands of years, Native Americans relied heavily on bison for their survival and well-being, using every part of the bison for food, clothing, shelter, tools, jewelry and in ceremonies. The decimation of millions of bison in the 1800s was pivotal in the tragic devastation of Indian people and society.

Detailed explanation-2: -Traditionally, hunting was done with chipped stone-tipped wooden spears and bows and arrows. The bow was most common, and animals were stalked and shot at close range. Bows were flat, with a simple curve, and made of well-seasoned hickory, ash, elm, hemlock, or white oak.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bison provided them with meat for food, hides for clothing and shelter, and horns and bones for tools. They would even use the bladder to hold water. For the Plains Indians, bison equaled survival. The Plains Indians believed they shared the Earth with their animal relatives, especially the bison.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Native American traditions, animals are sometimes used to communicate the values and spiritual beliefs of Native communities. Animals’ importance is also evident in the creation stories of many tribes. Animal imagery is often used to share family, clan, and personal stories.