is for American Indian

American Indians are also refferred to as Native Americans, Indians, and indeginous Indians. American Indians are the original settlers in North America.

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is for BULLBOAT

Bullboats are made from stretched out bison bullhide. They are circlular tub shaped boats. They are light, making it easy to float and carry heavy loads.

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is for CRADLEBOARD

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A cradle board is a baby carrier that women use to carry their young children. Typically cradleboards are made by the child's grandparents. The carrier is made out of wood, rawhide, and fur.

is for Dakota Tribe

Dakota means "ally". Dakota people are also sometimes referred to as Sioux. The Dakota tribes used tipi's for houses, because they moved a lot.

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is for ELDERS

Elders are a very important part of American Indian culture. Elders are the most respected people in the tribe. Elders are considered wise because of their age and life experience.

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is for FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION

Fort Berthold Reservation is in North Dakota. About 4,000 members live on the reservation. Fort Behold reservation is well known for its oil.

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is for GIVEAWAY

Give away is a sacred ceremony. During the ceremony people give away some of their useful and special processions. Native Americans believe they should take care of others who need help.

Feathers, A. B. (2013, December 18). Native American Give Away Ceremony. Retrieved February 06, 2018, from http://native-american-totems.com/sacred-path-medicine/give-away-ceremony/

is for HIDES

Hides are animal skins the native Americans used. There are many uses for hides, they are used for shelter, clothing, boats, and much more. The main type of hide used is a buffalo hide.

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is for INDIAN CORN

Indian corn is a very colorful variety of corn. It is the same family of corn as typically seen in grocery stores. 75% of grocery products contain corn.

Nix, E. (2013, September 20). Indian Corn: A Fall Favorite. Retrieved February 06, 2018, from http://www.history.com/news/hungry-history/indian-corn-a-fall-favorite

is for JEWELRY

Native American Jewelry began in 1865. This jewlwery is very beatutifally and elegantly designed. Native American jewelry is a rare treasure and can be very expensive.

Native American Jewelry. (n.d.). Retrieved February 06, 2018, from https://www.durangosilver.com/native-american-jewelry.html

is for KNIVES

Before modern times, knives were used as a hunting tool. Hunting was a main source to providing food for families. Knives were sometimes used for fighting.

Alchin, L. (2018, January 16). Knife Sheaths. Retrieved February 06, 2018, from https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-indian-weapons-tools/knife-and-dagger.htm

is for LONG HOUSE

Loincloth is a piece of fur worn around a mans waist. Loincloth's are worn in the summer to keep cool. Typically they are made from the hide of a bison.

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is for MEDICINE BUNDLE

Medicine bundles are full of items somebody might find of spiritual importance. The are started when somebody is born and buried with them when they die. Through out a persons life items are added to the bundle.

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is for NATION

Nation is another name for a tribe. This name was more commonly used before the United States was established. There are 300 nations.

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is for Ovate Tribe

The Ovate Tribe is located in North Dakota. The reservation is found in the Sisseton-Wahpeton area. They have about 14,000 tribal members

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is for POWWOW

Powwow's are the oldest public festival in North America. They are a gathering and celebration where people sing and dance. Powwows are typically performed in a circle and include lots of drums playing.

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