different cultural groups lived including, the Haida, Tsimshian, Tlingit, Nishga, Gitksan,

Nishga, Nvxalk, Heiltsuk, Kwakiutl, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and the Coast Salish. Each group

had their own unique lifestyles, and spiritual beliefs which where going to discuss today.

This was depended on their surroundings of an area which judged the lifestyle of the

native peoples living in that region.

Firstly, the Northwest Coast people's lifestyle was decided by their surroundings.

Five significant components consisted of food, clothing, tools, housing and

First of all, housing was necessary because it provided shelter from British

Columbia's wet climate. The Haida of the Northwest Coast lived in huge cedar houses.

These houses were about 8 metres high, 9-12 metres wide and 45 metres long. The

houses were built by large cedar poles with massive planks placed into the frames t

objects and was obtained during a time of sacrificing, fasting and praying. The spirit

dressed in clothing much like humans. They also believed the universe is divided into

houses. Inside the building raised a platform all around the walls which made the

Second of all, food was very important because it provided nutrition for the

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