1 of 23

Slide Notes

DownloadGo Live

American Indians

Published on Nov 18, 2015

No Description

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Native Americans

Many Cultures, Many Traditions
Photo by SheltieBoy

566 Tribes

Each with their own language, beliefs, songs, dances, art..
Photo by USDAgov

A Gathering of Nations

Powwows bring Unity in spite of diversity
Photo by Wijbe Visser

Powwow

A Celebration- Dancing, Singing, Drumming and more
Photo by Gudgeonville

Frybread

Different recipes but a common food

The Drum Circle

The heart of the community.
Photo by Moxieg

Beadwork

From many different traditions.

Respect for Elders

There are however, some common values..

Honor Warriors

For the sacrafices they have made.
Photo by Hamner_Fotos

Respect for Nature

All of nature, both living and nonliving. Taught in stories.
Photo by Vasnic64

The Trickster

Rabbit, Crow, Coyote..many forms

Children are a Gift

that are honored and cherished
Photo by epSos.de

Keeping Traditions Alive

Pass on languages, beliefs, stories, songs & art
Photo by Douglas Brown

Sled Dog Racing

Alaska Iditarod
Photo by mypubliclands

Lacrosse

Ojibwe Lacrosse League

Boating

Northwestern Dugout Canoes
Photo by sharpphoto

Weaving a Rug

Navajo in New Mexico

Corn Husk Dolls

Seneca in New York
Photo by Kim Smith

Birch Bark Baskets

Ojibwe in Minnesota
Photo by esagor

Patchwork Men's Shirt

Seminole in Florida

Men's Grass Dance

Regalia varies by region and tribe
Photo by Clint Gardner

Jingle & Shawl Dancers

Women's competition dancing

Native American Rapper Frank Waln

Uses music to talk about tribal youth issues