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Native Tribe Hierarchical Structure and Social Ranks

Explore the hierarchy and social structure of Native tribes, highlighting the roles of elders, men, women, and children. Understand the significance of chiefs, shamans, war chiefs, and gatherers within the tribe’s framework. Learn about the unique positions and responsibilities of each member in the tribe's hierarchy.

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Native Tribe Hierarchical Structure and Social Ranks

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  1. Hierarchy and social structure of the Natives

  2. The idea of hierarchy is European but in every Native tribe we can find a structure which have ranks. • Every tribe differ from the other. But all had a similar structure.

  3. We can speak about the structure in two ways. • Who are the members of the tribe, and what rank can they achieve. • Lets start with listing the members of a tribe

  4. Elders • The old members of the tribe, who have served their purpose in the tribe. • They were the wisest, and most respected. • They were always the first to come to in need of help and advice.

  5. Men • The men can achieve any rank in a tribe. Chief, Shaman, Warrior, Hunter, Gatherer.

  6. Women • They are the ones who stay at the tribe, prepare food and attend to house hold duties. • Also they teach the young girls

  7. Children • The boys were the ones who were taught to hunt and fight by the elders or men. • The Girls stayed back at the camp and were taught by the women.

  8. These were the members of the tribe. • These members can achieve rank depending on their gender and age.

  9. Chief • The leader of the tribe • Only male • They choosed the most respected man from the tribe who did something good for the tribe. • But in the end it was voted if he is capable. • If a chief dies it can take years to choose a new one.

  10. Holy man/womanShaman • tells of the ancestors wishes, is highly respected and honored. • Only one in a tribe. • Shamans are normally "called" by dreams or signs which require lengthy training. However, shamanic powers may be "inherited".

  11. The wounded healer • The wounded healer is an archetype for a shamanic trail and journey. This process is important to the young shaman. S/he undergoes a type of sickness that pushes her or him to the brink of death. This happens for two reasons: • The shaman crosses over to the under world. This happens so the shaman can venture to its depths to bring back vital information for the sick, and the tribe. • The shaman must become sick to understand sickness. When the shaman overcomes her or his own sickness s/he will hold the cure to heal all that suffer. This is the uncanny mark of the wounded healer.

  12. War Chief • Some of the Tribes had a Chief and a Warchief. • This Warchief the one who lead the warriors into battle •  Must run everything by the chief first. • Only male

  13. Warriors • They are the fighters of the tribe. • Can be both male and female, but no child.

  14. Gatherers • They are the one who gather food and other supplies. • Warriors can be gatherers, but usually these are women and children.

  15. Thank you for your attention.

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