Language
What does aya mean?
Hello!
What does forced removal mean in this context?
The Myaamia were forced to leave their homelands by US government order in 1846 following the Treaty of Greenville in 1795
What does revitalization mean?
Restoring a group of people’s cultures, and livelihoods
Making something inspired by myaamia work with credit
Appreciation
What was the first treaty called that ceded control of Myaamia homelands in 1795? (HINT: it has a color word in the name)
The Treaty of Greenville
What does hoci mean?
Hey!
What impact does forced removal have on culture?
It caused some parts of Myaamia culture to go dormant
How many people in the 1990s spoke the myaamia language before it was revitalized?
The answer is 0, it was a sleeping language meaning there are no native first language speakers
When non myaamia members make Ribbonwork
APPROPRIATION - non myaamia can make INSPIRED ribbonwork
What does newee mean?
Thank You!
How long was the forced removal? (Approximately)
A month
What are some examples of things in myaamia culture that were revitalized?
Art: such as ribbonwork, Clothing, and language
define both words
Appreciation: Learning about a culture in a way that respects it. Understanding why it is special and important.
Appropriation: Taking something and using it without full understanding of the concept or idea. Not respectful. Often is harmful to the subject being used.