We have all seen pictures throughout our childhood of ancient drawings in caves of people and animals. Some are peaceful eagles soaring through the sky, others might be people dancing, and also pictures of fierce battles. This is how the Indians originally communicated. The picture below depicts an entire story: "The eagle in the upper corner showed that they were from Washington-government people. The other pictures showed that there were eight common soldiers each with a gun; that there were six officers, the duty of each being indicated by something carried in the hand,-the captain by his sward, the secretary by his book, the geologist by his hammer, etc.; that soldiers and officers were white men, as shown by their wearing hats; that there were two guides, Indians, as shown by their having no hats and carrying spears." (americanindianhistory) This was placed in a common spot so the next Indians that passed would have a clear idea of what they were about to encounter.
Another example of how the early American Indians would adapt to their environment is The Dakota Calendar. Throughout the year, pictures would be added to a buffalo hide to describe the different events that occurred that year. (americanindianhistory)
While researching The Eastern Woodlands writing systems, I found an interesting story about the first written alphabet. In about 1820, a Cherokee named Sequoyah finished working on a complete writing system that contained 86 characters. (cathay12) " In 1825, the Cherokee Nation had officially adopted the syllabary." (cathay12) This writing system has helped to preserve the stories of the past so we can learn about their culture and history today.
The 5 (and soon after 6) tribes of the League of Nations all spoke what is said to be the Iroquoian language. (watertown)
The Delaware tribes in the midwest spoke a language called Algonkin. Each tribe spoke a different version of this form of speaking. (aaanativearts)
The 5 (and soon after 6) tribes of the League of Nations all spoke what is said to be the Iroquoian language. (watertown)
The Delaware tribes in the midwest spoke a language called Algonkin. Each tribe spoke a different version of this form of speaking. (aaanativearts)