Wichitas
By: Lauren Schondau
How And Where The Wichita Lived:
~ The Wichitas lived in grass houses made of forked ceder poles.
~ The Wichitas are still a tribe living on reservations in Oklahoma.
The Foods They Ate:
~ The Wichita ate the animal meat they hunted raw.
~ From spring to fall the Wichita grew pumpkin, squash, beans, and plum trees.
~ Even though the Wichita lived near several rivers, they never ate fish or went fishing.
~ When the Wichita migrated west they would eat and hunt buffalo.
~ The women collected nuts and fruits to eat.
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Special Traditions and Religions:
~ The Wichita spoke a language called wichita.
~ They believed in natural forces around them.
~ They told lots of stories and were known for how good they were.
Weapons and Tools:
~ Instead the Wichita used obsidian since it was sharp and hard to break.
~ Since they lived on a plain buffalo was their main source. They used bow and arrows to kill the buffalo. Later they improved the bow and arrow by making them out of buffalo tendons.
~ They also made spoons, knives, and other cooking utensils out of stone.
Organization Of Leadership:
~ They had a head chief who was elected by the head warriors.
~ Their society was highly viewed as egalitarian.
What Became of Them:
~ In 1872, the Wichita bought 743,000 acres of land in Caddo County, Oklahoma and still live on that land today.
~ The Wichita tribe is still maintained with a population of about 1,798 indians.