Come Walk in My Come Walk in My MoccasinsMoccasins

Native American Culture 101Native American Culture 101

Carol J. MillsCarol J. Mills

GoalGoal Provide information to increase awarenessProvide information to increase awareness Give brief historical timeline of eventsGive brief historical timeline of events Share examples of cultural family traditionsShare examples of cultural family traditions Speak of Thanksgiving/Day of MourningSpeak of Thanksgiving/Day of Mourning Review Resources/Questions & AnswersReview Resources/Questions & Answers

TerminologyTerminology

Introductions/FamilyIntroductions/Family Tribes/NationsTribes/Nations Regional/AI/ANRegional/AI/AN Natural environmentsNatural environments

The CreationThe Creation We direct our minds now to the Great Mystery, We direct our minds now to the Great Mystery,

and to the Creation of which we are a small part. and to the Creation of which we are a small part. We acknowledge that we are both created and We acknowledge that we are both created and creator- and that we have the power to destroy. creator- and that we have the power to destroy. We cast our will on the side of Life that it may We cast our will on the side of Life that it may continue. We are grateful that everything we need continue. We are grateful that everything we need to have a good life surrounds us.to have a good life surrounds us.

Historical TraumaHistorical Trauma

Broken TreatiesBroken Treaties Boarding SchoolsBoarding Schools Termination PolicyTermination Policy Self Determination ActSelf Determination Act Indian Child Welfare ActIndian Child Welfare Act

Our WarriorsOur Warriors Our warriors help to protect our future. They Our warriors help to protect our future. They

defend our Nations. Our homes, Our lives defend our Nations. Our homes, Our lives depend on your alertness and strength. Our depend on your alertness and strength. Our warriors hunt the land and feed the families. warriors hunt the land and feed the families. Our warriors must always remember to help Our warriors must always remember to help keep the Nations strong and together.keep the Nations strong and together.

Family ValuesFamily Values

Naming CeremoniesNaming Ceremonies Cradle boardsCradle boards Dream CatchersDream Catchers GrandparentsGrandparents

Our ChildrenOur Children We think of our children now, just as our We think of our children now, just as our

ancestors thought of us. It is for them and ancestors thought of us. It is for them and their children. Our children bring us much joy, their children. Our children bring us much joy, and the hope that life will continue. The and the hope that life will continue. The Creator has entrusted the young children to us, Creator has entrusted the young children to us, we must take this trust seriously.we must take this trust seriously.

3 Generations3 Generations

GrandmotherGrandmother

ChildChild

GrandchildGrandchild

Our WomenOur Women It is the women who give birth to the future It is the women who give birth to the future

generations. They are related to Mother earth generations. They are related to Mother earth And Grandmother moon. They are the And Grandmother moon. They are the backbone of the Indian Nations. Our women backbone of the Indian Nations. Our women make sacrifices for the future generations.make sacrifices for the future generations.

Day of MourningDay of Mourning

Plymouth RockPlymouth Rock American Indian MovementAmerican Indian Movement Traditional GatheringTraditional Gathering Fasting & FeastingFasting & Feasting

ResourcesResources

Indian Health ServicesIndian Health Services Region 11 AI/ANRegion 11 AI/AN Indian Country TodayIndian Country Today Administration for Administration for Native AmericansNative Americans All Nation Tribal EmbassyAll Nation Tribal Embassy