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The Kwakiutl Tribe

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The Kwakiutl tribe is part of the Kwakwaka 'wakw, a group of Native American tribes living in the Northwestern region of North America. The Kwakiutl have a rich culture and a history of tension with the government of British Columbia.

Sculptures, paintings, theatre, music, dance, and oratory performances are all part of Kwakiutl culture. Many of these are based upon their religion. For example, wintertime is full of religious-intensive activity, including performances that depicted dramatizations of myth-time events. Their sculptures and paintings were of animals and supernatural beings, and their dances included masks and robes. In addition, the Kwakiutl also carved totem poles. These pole carvings usually included people, animals, birds,

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