Transcript Lizbet Maidu

The Maidu Tribe
A California Native American Tribe
By Lizbet Vargas
The Maidu
What in the world is the
Maidu tribe. The Maidu
tribe lived in Northern
California. The climate was
not too hot or too cold.
They lived near rivers,
lakes, and valleys. Most
Maidu families lived along
the tributaries of
Sacramento.
The Maidu Homes
Let me tell you about the
Maidu homes . The Maidu
built and lived near
American rivers. They built
different kinds of homes
depending on the season.
The Maidu used four poles
standing upright in the
ground. They made doors
out of animal fur. Their
homes were covered in
bark.
The Maidu’s Food
Have you ever seen the
Maidu’s food. The Maidu
would eat plants and oak
trees. They also ate deer,
elk, rabbits, ducks, geese,
and quail. The Maidu made
the acorn into soup. They
also gathered and ate
insects.
The Maidu’s Jobs
Do you know what the
Maidu jobs were . The
Maidu women gathered
acorns and nuts with their
hands. The men were
chosen for important jobs
based on their good
judgments and even
tempers. The girls made
baskets for the babies. The
men made weapons such
as axes, arrows, and bows.
Sometimes the kids helped
with the jobs.
The Maidu’s Clothing
Did you know about the
Maidu’s clothing. The men
wore breechcloths made
from buckskin or wire grass.
The women wore aprons.
The women also wore
basket hats woven with
geometric designs. In the
winter they wore deerskin,
leggings, and fur robes and
blankets.
The Maidu’s Celebrations and
Ceremonies
What are They held
specials dance ceremonies
to honor grizzly bears and
rattle snakes. The Maidu
men wore decorative belts
during dance ceremonies.
The Maidu’s burned dead
body’s with their stuff.
The Maidu Children
The Maidu did not name
their babies until they were
two or three years old.
They often had foot races
and swimming contests.
Sometimes a baby was
hammed in honor of an
ancestor. They helped their
families certain jobs.
Interesting Facts about the
Maidu Indians
The Maidu homes were
under ground. The Maidu
were one of the largest
tribes in California . They
believed the creator made
the stars, oak trees, birds
and many kind of animals.
The Maidu had great
respect for animals. Some
Maidu tribes are funding
these efforts of keeping
their tribe strong with
money from casinos.
There are about 3,550
Maidu Indians alive today.
The Maidus Conclusion
The Maidu is an
awesome California Native
Americans Indian tribe. I
only hope that the Maidu
tribe stays the same
number and or keep
growing .