Plains Indians

Stories abound about the life of the Native Indians - some true, some not so true. Of the approximately 400 tribes in North America, this presentation focuses on the Plains Indians. These tribes had a single common denominator - each lived in tepees made of buffalo hides. See how these Plains Indians survived following the buffalo, then faced the difficult task of killing the buffalo. View a map of where the tribes roamed, and where the U.S. Army escorted them. The thrill of horse thievery was as common as the excitement of catching a wild horse. Village life is depicted, as well as the clothing and artifacts. The early Plains Indians struggled, but they also exhibited nobility and respect. Learn about these traits firsthand.