Activity Summary: Hunting And Fishing

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Activity 1: Hunting and Fishing Description: The men of the tribe would go hunting and fishing for food for the families of the tribe. They would go out of the tribe and hunt for deer, buffalo, and turkeys. They would use bows, arrows, spears, and nets to get the animals. Activity 2: Pottery Description: The women of the tribe spend a lot of time working on art pieces. One of the things they work on is pottery. They can also be useful items around the tribe; such as pots, platters, etc. this was a daily hobby that they women would work on, and it is something that can be used for years. Activity 3: Weaving Description: The women of the tribe also spend a lot of their time working on weaving things which is another form of their artwork.

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