Nootka

The Nootka existed in historic times along the west coast of Vancouver island and in the Cape Flattery area. They were influenced by and shared cultural traits with many neighboring groups such as the Salish, the Kwakiutl and the Nimkish. The Nootka are part of the Wakashan linguistic family. Status differences existed as was evidenced by differences in clothing and jewelry. Men and women had different responsibilities, and boys were taught by their fathers while girls were taught by their grandmothers. Whaling was an important event. Whaling ceremonies and techniques were passed from father to son with training beginning as soon as the son was old enough to understand what was being taught to him. Houses were made of planks and were not individual family homes. They were constructed in rows and were open on the sides.

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