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Native Americans: A Brief History and Overview of Their Diverse Cultures
- 1. Native Americans Jacquelyn B. Allen EDFN 5083 Project #2 Authentic Awareness
- 2. Background • 1st settlers in the Americas around 15th century AD (estimated 10 million in the US) • Currently only 1.5 % of population in US • As time passed they migrated and moved to different areas of the country
- 3. History. • Each tribe has its own unique history • Examples • Pilgrims & Squanto • Lewis & Clark and Sacagawea • WWII & Navajo Code Talkers • Gaining increased representation and political power • Indian Reorganization Act of 1934
- 4. Cultures & Traditions • Over 500 Native American tribes • Similarities among tribal heritages & traditions • Cultures vary from nation to nation • Living on a reservation differs greatly from that of those that don’t live on a reservation. • Specific Characteristics • Each tribe has its own traditions and ways of life • When teaching about Native American culture research should be done about specific tribes. • Symbols • Teepees, totem poles, peace pipes, tapestries, moccasins, dream catchers
- 5. Interesting Facts • Music • Plays integral role in day to day life • Used for ceremonies, recreation, expression, and healing • Instruments • Drums, flutes, percussion instruments • Most important instrument • Voice • Irregular, off key, no harmony, passionate, invoke spirits, ask for rain and healing • Very expressive work of art • Dance • Children
- 7. Pictures
- 8. People
- 9. Questions & Answers • Invite questions from the audience
- 10. Resources • Websites: • Education.byu.edu/diversity/culture/nativeamerican.html • www.indians.org • www.history.com/nativeamericancultures • www.history.com/nativeamericanhistory • Journal • “Guidance of American Indian Children: Their Heritage and Some Contemporary Views” Journal of American Indian Education (October 1985) 25(1) By: Harriett Light • “When Tribal Sovereignty Challenges Democracy: American Indian Education and the Democratic Ideal” American Educational Research Journal (Summer 2002) 39(2) 279-305 By: K Tsianian Lomawaima