Contemporary Native American
Who is Joy Harjo?
First Native American (Muscogee Creek) appointed as poet laureate of the United States. She is the author of books, poems, plays and memoirs. She is also a musician.
In the "Origin of Stories," what did Crow have to give the mountain for a story?
Tobacco
In what poem, by Joy Harjo, might we find this idea?
We sing, create, laugh, pray, and cry at the kitchen table
Note: This is not word-for-word out of the poem
Perhaps the World Ends Here
Instead of going to war, some Native American tribes would play games to resolve conflict. Name one of the games mentioned in our powerpoint. Hint: we play it at BMC.
la crosse
Who is Betty Mae Jumper?
First female chief of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
In the "Milky Way" story, does that tribe believe that their ancestor's spirits could return to earth (inhabit their land) after they die?
No, they do not believe in ghosts. They think the good spirts go to the Milky Way, and the bad spirits are buried under the ground.
"Put down that bag of potato chips, that white bread, that bottle of pop / Turn off that cell phone . . . "
Which Joy Harjo poem might this be from?
"For Calling the Spirit Back from Wandering the Earth in Its Human Feet"
Name a type of music that has its roots in Native American musical traditions.
Jazz, blues and rock
How many Native Americans are alive today?
over 5 million
In "Man's Dependence on Animals," how do the animals decide to become free of the humans?
They decide to each speak in their own language. Humans will never again be able to communicate with them.
This story shows the power of language
Crow's wife sent him a canoe, she told him that the mountain was her grandfather and she told him that he had to go back to his home to face his tribe. What does this suggest to us about the role that women have in the Seneca tribes?
they tend to be the ones that make decisions for the family and have a lot of influence.
Though each Native American tribe has its own language and culture, they have some common beliefs. Name some of these?
deep respect for plants, animals and earth
Why was Thomas King going on a road trip with his brother?
to photograph contemporary Native Americans
In Thomas King's essay, he tells us about his travels to New Zealand on a ship. The cook says to King, "You're not the Indian I had in mind."
Why did he say that?
What/who are the "keeper of stories" in Native American cultures?
the land
What two tribes are Federally Recognized Native American tribes in Florida?
Seminole and Miccosukee
How many federally recognized Native American tribes were there in the U.S in March of 2020?
over 570
At the end of his essay, King is thinking about his photography project. He says, "the photographs themselves are no longer the issue. Neither are the questions of identity" (125).
So what it the most important thing?
The stories....those he had heard and told along the journey
In "The Milky Way" story, how does a solar eclipse happen?
Will Rogers was a well-known figure in the 1930's. Many people saw him as a "cowboy" figure. What was ironic about this?
Hint: Was he of European descent?
He was Native American (Cherokee).