Native American Characteristics

Native American tribes around rivers and the ocean enjoyed a rich bounty of salmon each year, when the salmon went upstream to lay their eggs. They fished with spears and used inventive traps and nets to catch the fish, however they considered the wilds holy, and never took from them more than they needed. The Native Americans also hunted many kinds of animals that surrounded their tribe's territory, such as deer, bear, and hares. Another noteworthy characteristic of the Native Americans was their rich culture. The Native Americans believed that the animals were spirits, and even though they were hunted and killed, the hunters would thank the animals for providing them with resources. They also believed each person was ascribed to a certain