Here are the questions:
1. Who were the Illini? What tribes made up the confederation?
2. Where did they live? When? What was their lifestyle?
3. How do we know? What are our sources of information?
4. Where did they go? When? Why? Who are their descendants? Where do *they* live?
5. Who moved into Illinois to replace them? When?
6. What does any of this have to do with a sports team mascot dancing in Oglala Lakota regalia?
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The Illinois or Illiniwek Nation consisted of several independent American Indian tribes that spoke a common language, had similar ways of life, and shared a large territory in the central Mississippi River valley. In the late 1600s there may have been as many as 12 different Illinois tribes. Only some of the tribes survived into the 1700’s and these included the Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Peoria, and Tamaroa tribes. The only tribe that survived into the 1800’s was the Kaskaskia and Peoria tribes. The Peoria, Moingwena, and several other Illinois tribes occupied the northwestern part of the region in what is now eastern Iowa; the Kaskaskia were settled to the northeast in the upper Illinois River valley; the Cahokia and Tamaroa occupied the central part of the region in western Illinois and eastern Missouri; and the Michigamea lived in northeastern Arkansas. The Illinois' territory shrank dramatically during the 1700s and early 1800s as their population declined because of warfare and disease. However, eventually Eurpoean settlers took over. We know all of this because of histrical written records and from archaeological excavations at Illinois village sites.
The Illini nation was made up of five confederations: Kaskaskia, Peoria, Cahokia, Tamaroa, and the Michigamea. They concentrated along the mississppi river with some tribes towards central illinois along the illinois river. Towards the 1800's population was steadily decreasing from disease and fighting and then Eastern settlers eventually took over.
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1)The Illini were original indian inhabitants of modern-day Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Iowa. The tribes of the peoria, Kaskaskia, Tamaroa, Cahokia, and Michigan were their confederation.
2)They lived in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Iowa. The French met them in the 1700's, and their lifestyle was that of any indians of that time, they hunted and gathered and did what farming they could.
3)We know this because Illinoian Indians still live today and can tell you the stories passed down and also from French explorers accounts of the Illinois Indians.
4)They were almost whiped out when the angry Ottawas and all their allies attacked the Illinois and completely defeated them. After that, many Illinois Indians people banded together with the Miami tribes. The Peoria tribe today is still closely allied with the Miamis.
5)There are three main reasons. First, the Illini mascot wears Sioux clothes and accessories that are different from the real Illini traditions. So the mascot isn't representing Native American culture. Second many Native Americans think Chief Illiniwek is disrespectful of their religion because he mimics Indian religious gestures. Just like anyone else Native Americans are sensitive about their religious beliefs. And third many people think it is inappropriate to use a racial costume at all.
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The five most populous tribes were the Kaskaskia, the Cahokia, the Peoria, the Tamaroa, and the Michigamea. Other smaller affilliated groups were the Taporouas, the Moingwenas, the Chinkoa, the Omouahoa, the Coiraconetanon. The basis for the Illini Confederation of tribes appears to have been common historical roots, clan and kinship ties, and cultural commonality. Their territory stretched eastward to the Wabash River basin and extended westward across the Mississippi River into eastern Iowa. The Illini treated the Ohio River as their southern territorial boundary, although there is anecdotal evidence that on occasion, they hunted in what is now northwestern Kentucky. Their lifestyle consisted of the men doing the hunting and the women doing much of the work around the camp. This knowledge about the Illini comes both from historical written records and from archaeological excavations at Illinois village sites. In 1832 they ceded the last of their Illinois lands to the U.S.
1. The illinois were a vast tribe of indians that populated a powerful nation, which occupied a large section of the Mississippi River Valley.They became important allies of French fur traders and colonists who came to live among them, and they played a key role in the early history of what would later become the midwestern United States.
2. (above) they also lived in the midwest states around the Mississippi Valley.
3. The reason that we know the information about the Illini is because it was documented and painted artistically by many settlers that had come to America. The dress and culture could be seen by the paintings that had been done by many artists of the era.
4. The illini had a branch division called the Michigamae. They combined with the illini and made there terriotry vast. They enjoyed buffolo hunts in the plains, and were in such a good area for hunting. They evens stretched down as far as Alabama.
5 With the end of the French-Indian war, the British invaded and took over, because of the Mississippi river which could be used for trade.
6.This really has nothing to do with a sports team mascot in my opinion. The chief represents the Native american culture and shows off the heritage of our state. i think its dumb to cut the chief.
1. The Illinois were a populous and powerful nation that occupied a large section of the Mississippi River valley whom consisted of the Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Peoria, and Tamaroa tribes.
2. They lived in the section of the Mississippi River Valley and their lifestyle was based on the basic principles of indian culture, hunting, fishing, farming, etc. They had been living there long before the French fur traders came (1700ish).
3. We know because of documetaries and fragments of history left behind, such things as journals left behind from the French.
4. We do not really know where the Illini went but their decendants, Eriniouai," "Irinions," or "Aliniouek", lived in Michigan.
5. The Peoria tribe moved back here from their main location in miami, oklahoma.
6. It just part of an Indian history, it's not trying to be degrating, it is just identified and peronified with indians.
The Piasa bird originated in Alton. According to the legend, the Piasa "was as large as a calf with horns like a deer, red eyes, a beard like a tiger's, a face like a man, the body covered with green, red and black scales and a tail so long it passed around the body, over the head and between the legs." The Illini nation gave the name piasa for bird that devours man.
When europeans explored what is now Illinois they came across people who were know as the Illinois or Illinwek Indians. Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Peoria, and Tamaroa tribes made up the confederation. They lived in a large section of the Mississippi River valley. They were linked to the French, British, and American Colonists. They suffered from disease and when their population started to decrease they were forced to move west. Their descendants, the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, are now scattered throughout the United States but maintain their tribal headquarters in Miami, Oklahoma. They are saying that the Oglala Lakota regalia is being misrepresented by the school.
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The five most populous tribes of the Illini Confedration were the Kaskaskia, the Cahokia, the Peroria, the Tamaroa, and the Michigamea. Other smaller affilliated groups were the Taporoua, the Moingwenas, the Chinkoa, the Omouahoa, the Coiraconetanon, and the Chepoussa. The Illini Nation consisted of several independent American Indian Tribes that spoke a common language, and had very similiar lives. In the 1600's, there wwas 12 different Illinois tribes. The only tribe that survived in the 1800's was the Kaskasia, and Peroria Tribes. The peroria tribes occupied the northwestern part of the region in what is now eastern iowa; the Kasaskia were settled to the northeast in the upper Illinois River valley. The illinois territory shrank during the 1700's as their population declined because of warfare and disease. Then the European settlers took over.
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The word illini or Illinwek means “men”. They consisted of five tribes. They were the Kaskaskia, the Cahokia, the Peoria, the Tamaroa, and the Michigamea. They where around before and during the 1600’s. Many of the Illini lived in eastern Iowa along the Mississippi River with some villages concentrated along the Illinois River in central Illinois. They had a division of labor. The men did the fishing and the hunting. While the women did most of all the work around the camps and did most of all the work in the fields. The French where exploring when they came into Illinois.
The Cahokia, Chepoussa, Coiracoentanon, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Moingwena, Peoria, Tamaroa, and Tapouaro make of the Illionois Confederation. Around 1640 the Illinois occuppied land in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and Oklahoma. The Illini were bound together through kinship, common language, and common culture. They were a political unit similar to the Iroquois League because they had control over the other tribes in their area. Illini lifestyle in 1670 was a woodland culture similar to neighboring tribes. Their larger villages were gathering points for socializing and trade. The locations chosen were almost always in river valleys because of the richer soil for agriculture. The Illini depended on the large buffalo herds found on the northern Illinois prairies as a food source. Buffalo were so common there during the 1670s, the French took to calling them the "Illinois Ox"(http://www.tolatsga.org/ill.html). Attacks from neighboring tribes along with diseases such as Malaria seemed to destroy the Illini. The Chickasaw were a vicious tribe who fought everyone and anyone they came into contact with, among those people, the Illini. After weakening blows from many battles, all sorts of tribes moved into Illinois territory and took over their land claims. So, the Illini were forced to move to Okalahoma where they remain today. The dancing of the Chief and University of Illinois sporting events is a great tradition. In no way is the Chief disrespecting any Native Americans. In fact, the Chief is given nothing but the utmost respect by the students and fans when he performs his ritualistic dance.
1. The Illini Indians were a very populated and powerful nation. They consisted of several independent American Indian tribes that shared the same language, ways of life, and territory. The other tribes were Cahokia, Chepoussa, CHinko, Coiracoentanon, Espeminkia, Kaskaskia, Michibousa, Michigamea, Moingwena, Peoria, Tamaroa, and Tapouaro.
2. The Illinois Tribes inhabited what is now Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa in the 1600's. The Illinois had a society that was mainly egalitarian and men married at age 18-20.
3. We know this because some still exist in the midwest today, and are able to pass down and teach the tradition and culture of their tribe.
4. In the late 1700's to early 1800's many of the tribes ceded their land. Two of which, the Kaskaskia and Peoria tribes, ended up settling in eastern Kansas. Most of the Indians now have settled west of the mississippi from Oklahoma to Kansas.
5. The Illinois were almost wiped out by the Ottowas, along with many of the Illinois leaving because they were afraid of British rule.
6. This is not meant to be offensive or degrating to any of the tribes, it is simply a mascot, and is representing the heritage of our state.
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1. When French explorers first journeyed down from Canada to the upper Mississippi Valley in the early Seventeenth Century, they found the region inhabited by a vigorous, populous Algonquin nation who called themselves "Hileni" or "Illiniwek" which means "men.". This the French rendered as "Illinois". The five most populous tribes of the Illini Confederation were the Kaskaskia, the Cahokia, the Peoria, the Tamaroa, and the Michigamea
2.The Illinois country reached the Illinois-Wisconsin border to the north. The French in fact named Lake Michigan as "Lac du Illinois" or Lake of the Illinois because of the proximity of the Illini. Their territory stretched eastward to the Wabash River basin and extended westward across the Mississippi River into eastern Iowa. The Illini treated the Ohio River as their southern territorial boundary, although there is anecdotal evidence that on occasion, they hunted in what is now northwestern Kentucky. In the 16 and 1700's. They had a sharp division of labor,men were hunting and warfare, while the women worked in the fields.
3. We know through history and internet.
4. They moved West because they were invaded by all the wars, because of territory.
5 With the end of the French-Indian war, the British invaded and took over, because of the Mississippi river which could be used for trade.
6.This really has nothing to do with a sports team mascot in my opinion. The chief represents the Native american culture and shows off the heritage of our state. i think its dumb to cut the chief.
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the Illini were french explorers who came down from Canada to the upper mississippi valley in the early 17th cent. There were five main tribes that made up the confederation they were: Kaskaskia,the Cahokia,the Peoria, the Tamaroa, and the Michigamea. there were also a few little tribes that were affiliated with the Illini. the illini lived in what is now Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Iowa. there lifestyes consisted of the men hunting and warfare, the women worked in the fields, they grew a lot of pumpkins,maize and squash. the illini practiced polygamy. they practiced dream-seeking. We know most of the informaion because of Historians who studied certain tribes.Some sources of information are websites,books, and museums. the Illini were attacked by the Iroquois and had retreated west of the Mississippi in 1667. the illini's desendents are now known as the Peoria Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. when settlers moved into Illinois they needed more land,so the government relocated the indians. In the early 1800 they were relocated to kansas. this has to do with the Illni mascot, many people think it is making fun of the illini indians or causing the Illini indians to look bad by what the mascot is doing. Piasa monster website : http://www.altonmuseum.com/piasabird.htm
The Illini were a tribe in Illinois that were found (prior to 1640) on both sides of the Mississippi River, from Wisconsin down to Ohio and along the Arkansas River. The Illini Confederation was made up of Kaskaskia, Cahokia, Peoria, Tamaroa, and Michigamea Indians. These were the largest groups. Others included Taporouas, Moingwenas, Chinkoa, Omouahoa, Coiraconetanon, and Chepoussa.
The Illini men were the hunters and warriors, and women worked the fields and did much of the work around the village. They grew maize, pumpkins, and squash, caught fish, and annually hunted buffalo. The men practiced dream-seeking, and women who were suspected of being unfaithful were punished harshly. Boys that showed feminine tendencies were raised as girls. We know of this information from the tribes themselves. The information has been passed down from each generation.
The Illini were eventually pushed out of their land by the French. They were moved to Missouri then Kansas and then to Oaklahoma. This is where their descendents are now living. The French take their land in about 1803.
“Why are some American Indian people upset by the "Chief Illiniwek" mascot of the "Fighting Illini" sports teams?
There are three main reasons. First, the Illini mascot wears Sioux clothes and accessories, which are different from actual Illini traditions. So the mascot is misrepresenting Native American culture. Second, many Native Americans think Chief Illiniwek is disrespectful of their religion because he mimics certain Indian religious gestures. Just like anyone else, Native Americans are sensitive about their religious beliefs. And third, many people think it is inappropriate to use a racial costume at all. Some Native Americans feel hurt and embarrassed when a white person dresses up as an Indian chief, just as some African-Americans feel hurt and embarrassed when a white person dresses up in blackface.”
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A Piasa was bigger than a horse with scales and horns. With a snakish tale and sharp teeth.
The Illinois Nation consisted of several independent American Indian tribes that spoke a common language, had similar ways of life, and shared a large territory in the central Mississippi River valley. They were discovered in the 1600’s and were known to be in existence into the early 1800’s. The five most populous tribes of the Illini Confederation were the Kaskaskia, the Cahokia, the Peoria, the Tamaroa, and the Michigamea. Other smaller affilliated groups were the Taporouas, the Moingwenas, the Chinkoa, the Omouahoa, the Coiraconetanon, and the Chepoussa. Many of the Illini lived in eastern Iowa along the Mississippi River with some villages concentrated along the Illinois River in central Illinois, some villages were in northeastern Arkansas and Eastern Missouri. Social rules are passed down from generation to generation and affect many different aspects of human behavior, including marriage, kinship, political leadership, the social status of individuals, recreational activities, and relationships with other societies.
Illinois society was traditionally egalitarian which means that all individuals had more-or-less equal access to resources and political power. Political leaders (chiefs) were influential individuals chosen based on their ability to maintain social well-being. We know this information about the Illinois Indians from historical written records and archeological excavations. Today, the living descendants of the Illinois Indians are represented by the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, which was incorporated as an independent tribe in 1940. The Illinois ceded their last bit of land to the US in 1832. Their land was being taken over by fur trading Europeans and Americans. The part of the tribe that was left moved into Eastern Kansas.
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The Illiniwek Nation consisted of several independent American Indian tribes that spoke a common language. They were made up of five confederations: Kaskaskia, Peoria, Cahokia, Tamaroa, and the Michigamea. They concentrated along the mississppi river with some tribes towards central illinois along the illinois river.Towards the 1800's population was steadily decreasing from disease and fighting and then Eastern settlers eventually took over. The Illini treated the Ohio River as their southern territorial boundary, although there is anecdotal evidence that on occasion, they hunted in what is now northwestern Kentucky. Their lifestyle consisted of the men doing the hunting and the women doing much of the work around the camp.The Peoria tribe moved back here from their main location in miami, oklahoma.
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The illinois or illiniwek nation was independent tribes that spoke the same langauge, that lived near the mississippi river valley. Towards the 1800s the indian population steadily decreased and only the Kaskaskia and peoria tribe survived. Eventually the white settlers would take over all the illinois indian land.
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1. The Illini were the first white men who came to Illinois. The tribes that make up the confederation are the Kaskaskia, Peoria, Cahokia, Tamaroa, and the Michigamea.
2. They lived in Illinois and the surrounding states of Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa during the 1700's. They hunted, farmed, and followed a yearly cycle.
3. We know this because ancestors of the Illini Indians still live today, and they have told their stories from generation to generation.
4. By 1800 there were less than 50 warriors remaining in the Peoria village near Ste. Genevieve, and less than 20 at the Kaskaskia village.Today, the descendants of these proud people are centered in the Peoria Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
5. The once-powerful Illiniwek Confederation was depleted through war, lack of unity, and disease.
6. There's no relation I believe. The whole controversary is unnecisary.
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1)The Cahokia, Chepoussa, Coiracoentanon, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Moingwena, Peoria, Tamaroa, and Tapouaro
2) Around 1640 the Illinois occuppied land in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and Oklahoma. They all had common culture, common language, and family values.
3)We know because there are still indians around today which pass down stories and their heritages through their children.
4)In the late 1700's to early 1800's the indians left there land. The Kaskaskia and Peoria tribes ended up settling in eastern Kansas and most of the other Indians settled west of the mississippi from Oklahoma to Kansas.
5)The Illinois were almost wiped out by the Ottowas, diseases such as malaria, and the british.
6) In my opinion it doesn't have anything to do with it. Chief Illiniwek is a mascot which simply just represents our heritage. It's not meant to be disrespectful.
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