Aboriginal

People of
Canada
Meenakshi Goyal •Nov 2020
 Mi’kmaq Clothing
Breechchloths

Robes Headdress Moccasins

The Mi’kaq homes
were called
wigwams. There
homes were built
using poles made of
spruce and covered
with bark
The Mi’kaq needed
tools to cut wood and
hunt animals. Bones
and wood were used
to make sewing
needles and other
tools
The Mi’kaq were know for
their porcupine quillqork.
Each quill was dipped in
brightly coloured paints and
these quills were used to
create designs on items, such
as chairs and boxes
Haida Clothing
Capes

Skirt, tunics, and leggings

Hats Moccasins Headdresses

The Haida lived in
longhouses. These
houses were longer than
they were wide. The
chief’s house was in the
middle
The Haida used many
tools to catch fish. Two
of the main tools used
were rakes and weirs.
Rakes were large forks
made of wood or bone
The Haida made music
with drums, rattles and
their voices. Rattles
added a swishing sound
to the music of the
drums.
 Ojibwa Clothing

Decorations

Dresses and Leggings Robes and Mittens Moccasins

The Ojibwa lived in
wigwams. Wigwams
were made of wood,
rush mats, and
birchbark. Fire was built
in the middle to provide
heat and light
The Ojibwa made tools
from materials found in
nature. Fishing hooks
were made from bone and
fish were pulled into a
canoe using wooden
fishing reels
Songs were sung to
entertain children and
adults. Other songs helped
people prepare for battle. A
drum was often beat during
the singing
Huron Clothing

Decorations

Necklaces and belts

Headdresses Moccasins
The Huron lived in villages
built near water and forests.
Within each village were
several longhouses. Up to six
families, including parents,
aunts, uncles, children, and
grandparents lived inside
Huron made tools from
items in their
environment. Knife
blades were made by
chipping at stone and
then wooden handles
were attached
One of the best-known
Huron dances is the
Great Feather Dance.
The dance is dedicated
to a Huron spirit which
represents peace