is for American Indian

An American Indian is anyone who feels that he or she is an Indian. They may or may not be part of a tribe.

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is for Boarding School

A school that Indian children were sent to. The school included housing.

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is for Cradleboard

A baby carrier made of two boards fastened together and lined with soft fur. Carrier of the mothers backs.

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is for Devils Lake

Is the largest natural body of water in North Dakota. Spirt Lake is the Dakota name for the lake.

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is for Earth Lodge

A dome shaped ome made of logs and cover with willow branches, grass, and earth. Earth lodges were uses by Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara tribes.

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is for Fort Clark

Trading post near present day Washburn. Smallpox epidemic started here in 1837.

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is for Garrison Dam

Located on the Missouri River. was built in the 1950's. Its purpose was to block teh flow of water and control downstream flooding.

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is for Hidatsa

Moved from forests of Minnesota to eastern North Dakota. Settled near the Mandan People.

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is for Immunity

Protection from a diseases. There are many diseases that American Indians have encountered.

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is for Jewelry

Made beads, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. They are made of bones, silver, copper, and many other materials.

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is for Keith Bear

Keith Bear, a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, is a flute player known all over the world. He uses his flute to tell stories.

https://www.ndstudies.gov/gr4/american-indians-north-dakota/profile-keith-bear

is for Lake Sakakawea

Created by the Garrison Dam. Is the largest body of water in North Dakota.

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is for Medicine Bundle

Is a collection of objects with spiritual value. Starts when a baby is born and objects are added throughout life. Then is berried with person at death.

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is for Nakota Souix

Are divided into two tribes. Were pushed into North Dakota form Minnesota by the Chippewa.

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is for Ovate Tribe

Mni Waken Oyate tribe is also known as Spirit Lake Nation. Dakota at fort Totten are called the Mni Waken Oyate "the people of the spirit water."

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is for Powwow

Is a gathering of dancing, singing, and getting together with friends and family. A powwow is the oldest public festival on North America.

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