2. Religion Worshipped spiritual aspects of hunting and
fishing. Had many visions Prayed to gods before hunting or
fishing
3. Religion Met at Kootenai Falls to worship Today, the tribes
still try to communicate with gods at Kootenai Falls.
4. Religion at Kootenai Falls.
5. Where are they from? There was an upper and lower Kootenai.
They were the farthest tribe North
6. Where are they from? Lived in the most Northern tip of
Idaho. Also lived in British Columbia and Montana.
7. Where are they from?
8. Fishing Fished in Kootenai River. Salmon was an important
staple to their diets. Fished in canoes.
9. Hunting and fishing Skinned buffalo with stone knives. Had a
deer hunting chief. Made buffalo bone chips. Expert hunters and
trappers.
10. Food Kootenai ate many berries. The tribes subsisted on
bison, deer and elk. They would much rather have fish than big
game.
11. Clothing Clothing was made of woven bark. Some were also
made of animal skins. Women wore deerskin skirts and dresses Men
wore deerskin pants
12. Clothing
13. Happening today The tribal elders hand down the skills and
traditions. Still speak the Kootenai language. The Kootenais never
lost sight of their original purpose Tribal customs and culture are
preserved for future generations.
