Native American life was a lot different than working a 9 \u2013 5 job, running to the nearest restaurant and ending the day watching television on the couch. Life as a Native American changed for men, women and children.<\/p>\n
To get a clear picture of the daily life of Native Americans, we need to look at it from three perspectives:<\/p>\n
The men began their lives<\/a> with the name of an elder or ancestor. Later in life, their name would change that described a heroic act in their lives. Boys were focused on fighting and horsemanship, so they had little time for girls.<\/p>\n Being tough and brave was essential for men.<\/p>\n Men may join battles, which would consume their lives. The guardian spirit caused men to leave their tribe at the age of 17 in search of the spirit. Upon returning home, he would be ready for battle or would be sent out to hunt for his tribe and family.<\/p>\n Days or weeks would be spent on trying to find herds.<\/p>\n Men would report back to the tribe and then have to go and kill the buffalo if asked. Animals were sacred, and only the number of animals needed to eat were killed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Women held a very important role in their society. Women would pitch tipis, move tipis if the tribe was relocating, and they were in charge of tanning hides, too. Skinning buffalo and pray was the job of the women, and they cooked, too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gathering was the job of women. The women in a tribe would collect berries, nuts and other consumables while the men were hunting.<\/p>\nA Day in The Life of Native Women<\/h3>\n