Woodland Indian culture

Woodland Indian culture refers to the traditions and ways of life of Indigenous tribes located in the eastern woodlands of North America, including groups like the Iroquois, Algonquian, and Cherokee. These communities historically relied on hunting, fishing, gathering, and farming, particularly maize cultivation. They built social structures such as matrilineal clans and practiced ceremonies like the Green Corn Festival. Art, storytelling, and crafts like beadwork and pottery were vital cultural expressions. Woodland tribes also created longhouse dwellings and engaged in interconnected trade. Their rich cultural heritage emphasizes community, respect for nature, and spiritual beliefs rooted in their environment.