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This past week SUU’s native American student association (NASA), hosted their 38th annual powwow. Our club, the SUU Polynesian club was invited to dance for thirty minutes between their activities and we happily accepted. After we danced we were invited to come back so that we could watch and experience the native American culture. I was surprised to see how similar their culture was to ours! Going to the powwow I didn’t know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. After our performance, a few of us decided to come back, and we were surprised by many of the sights and sounds. When we arrived, there was a group of men known as bird singers who were chanting and singing traditional songs. Some of the older women were doing simple dances
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The concept of a Powwow has changed over time due to cultural shifts within Native American communities and the introduction of European settlers. In the modern era of the Powwow, the event is used for all Plains tribes to come together and celebrate their pride and culture. The event itself is extremely
The Powhatons were a ceremonious tribe who greeted important visitors formally with a large feast and festive dancing. However, it was not uncommon...
Students will partake in a seven week and seven lesson series on marginalized groups in America, these groups include- Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, Native Americans, Women, Arab Americans, and Children. Lessons will take place the last two months of school, once we reach the 1960’s in American history. This is in an effort to have students realize that there is not merely one group that has seen racism, discrimination, and a near destruction of their culture. The following lesson will be on Native American portion of the unit. The goal of this lesson is for students to understand that each period from colonization to self- determination had causes of historical context and can still be felt today by many Native Americans.
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Even more importantly, however, she shows that Native American cultural traditions also provide an alternative, and in Silko's opinion, superior view of what America's future could look like if it will chose to be more spiritually sensitive, multi-culturally respectful, and environmentally responsible. In this sense, Ceremony adds an important and potentially healing voice to the on-going debate of what it means to be an American.
Like many Americans I initially grouped all Native Americans into one melting pot. During the Haskell Indian Nations cultural day, on June 21,st 2010, the speakers talked about how different tribes are not the same; they have different beliefs...
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Hawai'i is a land full of diverse people and ideas, starting from the Polynesians who decided to cross the ocean to settle and form the traditions practiced today by the Hawaiians. Unlike many other states, the beliefs of Hawai'i have managed to stay alive. Its unique culture is what attracts tourists most. Many people see it as a vacation spot, full of fun attractions and say, “When I go to Hawai'i I'm going to get some Hawaiian tattoos, they look so cool!” or “I'm going to buy a hula skirt, they're really pretty!” But all those hula dances and tattoos are not just for show. People do not know that there is more to it than ink or hip swaying; behind every hula skirt and every tattoo there is a story. Hawai’i’s culture consists of the significance of its dances, tattoos, and traditions that give Hawaiians their unique lifestyle.
I wasn’t any different than my family except the genetics of my Choctaw ancestors were more apparent in my features. Throughout the weekend, after witnessing American Indian stick ball, enjoying the culture, and spending time with family, I recognized that I belong to something special and unique. The opportunity to meet other people who share similar attributes and experience the life and passion of the Choctaw people really opened my mind to who I am and answered so many questions about myself. I learned to be proud of who I am, not ashamed of appearing different. I began to embrace and realize that it is okay to be
The Navajo take pride in their family life and the events that surround them. Their seclusion from society is the base of their customs and activities they treasure used to entertain their People. The Navajo culture is rich in past heritage, ceremonies, and rituals. In everything they do whether it be the birth of a child, planting crops, or healing the sick, some type of ritual is done. These rituals and ceremonies can last fro...
Prior to my ASB, I had little to no experience with Native Americans and their culture. As soon as we arrived in Hoonah, the community welcomed us with open arms. On top of their never-ending generosity, Hoonah - its Tlingit community, specifically - introduced us to their culture
30 students from Ajou University visited the Native American Museum on Thursday. As they just took a class regarding Native American tribes, students seemed to be eager about the tour that day. The tour’s narrator was from Navajo tribe – whom interestingly introduced herself in terms of her mother’s tribe, father’s tribe, and her mom’s father’s tribe in row. The visit was mainly about history of American Indians, and their continuing culture. At first, students roamed around the museum, looking at diverse cultural heritages such as the Wumpum Bell which implicates the relationship between two nations. Surprisingly there were more Native Indian tribes (nations, in their perspectives) existing and registered in USA. The flags of each tribes were
Attending a cultural event outside of your own culture can be a daunting task. First one must find an event that welcomes people outside of the culture, and secondly be willing to step out of your comfort zone to try something new. For the cultural experience project, I decided to attend a Native American cultural event, Santa Fe Days. During the event, I was able to witness a few different cultural dances, try traditional food, make crafts, and learn about agriculture.