I am specifically looking for information on the Chinook, (Chief Multnomah's tribe) although any information about other tribes will most likely be useful as well. I am interested in knowing some stuff about the spirits or gods they believed in and if the land along the Historic Columbia River Highway (Multnomah Falls area) was/is sacred. I am also looking to find if there is an area they believed to be protected by spirits. The internet doesn't seem to be a great resource because most of the stuff was orally handed down through the generations. So if anyone has any knowlegde on this subject, or if you are an American Indian that has any information that will point me in the right direction it will be really helpful.
2007-09-13 10:14:17 · 6 answers · asked by sarah_jane 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
TheChinook tribe was almost completely wiped out in 1830 by the coming of the Europeans with their smallpox.
There are still 22 reservations in the Northwest, but I don't see the chinook listed in any of them. The Yakima appear to be the most active in the area where the Chinook once lived.
2007-09-13 11:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know too much about the Chinook tribe, but I know some Mohawk traditions and Ojibwe. Umm, let's see. All natives are considered Anishnabe. There was only ever one god for them, known as the Great Spirit. All doors faced east for the rising sun. Tobacco was sacred and was put down every morning/night in prayer. The four sacred plants were: tobacco, sweet grass, sage, and cedar. Most spirits are guardians of people. Like wolves and eagles. You won't get too much information about sacred sites, because those are only shared with other Natives. I learned that from my dad. Sorry, we just don't give out that type of information. If you need more, I'll check back later and add anything that you might want to know.
2007-09-13 10:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your right in the fact that it is oral tradition.
The other thing is that type of knowledge is rarely shared with people outside the tribe.
MOST Real skins will not discuss religion online, it's just not done.
SOME 'material culture' books make little mentions but not much. The only real way is to go out to the rez and talk with the Elders, they might tell you some things.
2007-09-15 06:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mr.TwoCrows 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My people worship no one, nor can we've a god. you may might desire to comprehend our the thank you to comprehend what we are speaking approximately. As for Jehovah, I incredibly have in no way heard or met an area that claimed to have this "god". i think of your informatino grow to be incorrect in the beginning, so there is not any thank you to easily right what you had incorrect in the beginning. you will in no way come across a real community which will demonstrate their traditions, non secular ideals, or subculture with an interloper, there are too many new-agers and wanna-be's accessible, as this is we pay attention of persons like James Ray and the incident in Sedona AZ, that would desire to no longer have surpassed off, yet by way of fact of persons "enjoying indian" they get others to have faith stupid issues and persist with them like sheep, whilst the actual natives stand decrease back and snigger, i in my view would not seem too a lot into this, you will no longer get any help from genuine Natives and the fake ones would be all too happy to supply you the incorrect advice.
2016-12-13 08:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in touch with the Chinook Nation through their website. They might even have the information you are looking for there.
2007-09-13 11:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by tsalagi_star 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i don't know much but, you can call my mom she knows a lot on the subject... she is 100% cherokee
just tell her nancy said you could call her for info...
1(540)280-3645
2007-09-13 10:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by girl_of_your_dreams_1331 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋