Native spirituality is a way of life for Native Americans, with no set beliefs or dogmas. It focuses on the natural world, with shamanism and rituals being common practices. Many tribes have developed individual belief systems, and Christianity has often been forcibly imposed. New Age beliefs have attempted to adopt some indigenous spiritual beliefs, but […]
The Native American population in the US has grown by 26.7% between 2000 and 2010, with approximately 5.2 million people identifying as Native American or Alaska Native. Alaska has the highest percentage of Native Americans, while Pennsylvania has the lowest. Native Americans are less likely to have college degrees and have a lower median income. […]
A Comanche Native American is a member of the Comanche Nation, a tribe of American Indians who lived in the territory now known as the United States. They dominated much of the western territory of Oklahoma and Texas. The term “Indian” is not related to the country of India. Comanche Native Americans have a common […]
The Chinook Native Americans were a non-nomadic tribe who traded with other tribes and Europeans. Fishing was their main livelihood, and family and spirituality were important. Their language evolved to include words from Russian, English, and French. They preferred rituals over war for conflict resolution. The tribe was recognized by the US government in 2001 […]
Native American symbols vary by tribe but often represent objects, animals, mythical creatures, and abstract concepts. They are used in art and design and are part of the culture, with real-life objects sharing the same meanings as their symbolic counterparts. Native American symbols play an important role in the art and traditions of the culture. […]
The Seminole Native American tribe, descendants of the Creek, have been traced back 12,000 years. After conflicts with the US military, some moved to Oklahoma, while others survived in the Florida Everglades. The Seminole Tribe of Florida was incorporated in 1957 and found success in business by opening smoke shops and high-stakes bingo halls. Today, […]
The Mohawk Nation is a Native American tribe from New York, part of the larger Iroquois nation. They traded with Dutch settlers and were later allied with the British. Many Mohawks were baptized and took on Anglicized names, but the tribe remained intact. Today, there are Mohawk settlements and reservations in both the US and […]
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a museum in Anchorage with exhibits on the ways of life of five cultural groups in Alaska. It has traditional dwellings, a gift shop, a café, and offers educational programs. Visitors can also visit an interactive sled dog exhibit for an additional fee. The Alaska Native Heritage Center is […]
Native American nations have their own laws and judicial systems, and can govern themselves with minimal interference from federal and state governments. They have greater independence than any state, but are not considered separate nations. There are over 500 tribes and 200 languages spoken in the US, and some tribal lands are open to visitors. […]
The Lakota Native Americans are a group of people with a shared history and language, related to other Sioux tribes. They became nomads after being introduced to horses and hunted buffalo for survival. They gained land but were eventually defeated by white settlers, leading to the Wounded Knee Massacre. Today, they live on reservations and […]
The Native Sioux Nation is composed of three bands: the Santee, Yankton, and Lakota. They choose leaders by nobility or birthright and were highly skilled in hunting and warfare. The Dakota War of 1862 resulted in the largest mass execution in US history. Native Sioux is a term used to describe any ethnic group within […]
Chippewa Native Americans are part of the Chippewa Nation, made up of around 150 different tribes or bands, also known as Ojibwa, Ojibway or Ojibwe. They have their own government and live in modern houses, but also preserve their traditional language, culture, and crafts. A Chippewa Native American is a member of the Chippewa Nation, […]
The Crow Native American tribe, with over 10,000 registered members, occupies a reservation in Montana. They speak a Siouan language and have a new system of government. The tribe is economically disadvantaged, sustaining themselves through ranching, agriculture, mining, and tourism, including hosting the Crow Fair. Native American ravens are members of an Indian tribe that […]
The Dakota tribe is a Sioux offshoot from the west-central US, with members now residing in the US and Canada. They were divided into four groups, and some were relocated to reservations. The tribe was involved in the War of 1812 and the Dakota Conflict Trials, which led to the Dakota War of 1862 and […]
The Zuni Native Americans are a tribal society from the southwestern United States, part of the Pueblo Indian nation. They have lived in their current location for over 1,300 years and are known for their unique language and tribal cohesion. The Zuni tribe is organized around 13 matrilineal clans, with women considered the life of […]
The Native American Sioux lived in the Great Plains and were nomadic hunter-gatherers who followed buffalo herds. They had strong kinship ties and encountered white explorers in the 1600s. The Sioux agreed to trade their lands for money and to stay on reservations, but the US government failed to deliver payments, leading to violent attacks. […]
Native American tribes across North America have unique rituals that represent their core beliefs. Common tools include tobacco pipes, drums, and flutes. Deburring with dried herbs like white sage is used for purification. Peyote is used in religious ceremonies, and rite of passage ceremonies celebrate milestones. The Ghost Dance and rain dances were performed to […]
The Dawes Act, passed in 1887, aimed to protect Native Americans by giving them private land. However, the US government chose inferior land, causing many to sell to white settlers. The Act also caused fragmentation of tribes and loss of culture, leading to a rise in landless Native Americans. The Dawes Act was a piece […]
The term “Native American” refers to indigenous people of North America. There were various tribes with specific ways of life and territories, such as the Tuskegee, Apalachee, Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Sioux (which refers to seven closely related tribes). The term “Native American” refers to the indigenous people of North America and individuals who lived in […]
Native American culture is diverse and must be examined regionally and tribally. Spirituality is a commonality, expressed through ceremonies honoring deities or nature. Conservation of natural resources is important, with animals used for food also used for other purposes. Defining Native American culture is a difficult task not necessarily because the beliefs and customs that […]
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