Celebrities
This part Samoan actor and WWE wrestler is known for his EARTHY nickname
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
This famous, delicious Native food was named the official state bread of South Dakota in 2005
Frybread
This modern sport, played with a stick and net, originated from Native American tribes as “the Creator’s Game.”
Lacrosse
This "necklace" of sorts was initially made by leaves or ferns, dried shells, fruits, beads, or bright feathers. Many Hawaiians celebrate this garment on May 1!
This animal, often called the "trickster" in many Native American stories, is known for its intelligence and adaptability.
Coyote
This Native American actress became the first woman to refuse an Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando
Sacheen Littlefeather
This cooked fish is a delicious delicacy, traditionally prepared by Native Nations people of the Pacific Northwest.
Smoked salmon
This famous sport, now seen in the Olympics, is an ancient sport that may have originated in Polynesia as early as 2000 B.C.
Surfing
A type of shoe originally worn by North Native American people in which the leather of the upper part is wrapped around the foot from underneath.
Moccasin
This large lizard, found in the Pacific Islands, is known for its vibrant colors and has a significant role in local folklore.
the Komodo Dragon
This Māori director and actor won an Oscar for his quirky film Jojo Rabbit and starred in Thor: Ragnarok
Taika Waititi
Found across the Pacific ocean, this tropical fruit has a thick, tough skin and is known for its pungent smell and sweet, creamy interior
Durian
This American former professional football player who spent his entire 12-year career as a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL
Troy Polamalu
An article of daily clothing traditionally worn by Polynesians and other Pasifika people consisting of a single rectangular cloth around the waist
lavalava/ʻie lavalava/pāreu/manou/lap-lap/bågai
This large herbivore, once roaming in great numbers across North America, holds great spiritual significance and was a vital resource for many tribes
Bison
This Native actress is known for her breakout role as Elora Danan in Reservation Dogs
Devery Jacobs
This plant, widely found in the Pacific Islands, has a mildly numbing effect when consumed and literally means 'bitter'
Kava
This member of Sac and Fox Nation was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics
Jim Thorpe
A process that Native American people did to turn animal skin into leather so it would last a long time and not decompose
Tanning
Known for its distinctive curved beak, this bird has a FOODY name and is often found in tropical rainforests and is a symbol of fertility in many Pacific Island cultures
The fruit dove
He’s a veteran actor and activist who portrayed Chief Bromden in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and also co-founded the American Indian Movement (AIM)
Will Sampson
This blue-purple fruit grows in clusters and was used by tribes in the Southwest for making drinks and dyes. Today, it is promoted as a dietary supplement for colds, flu, and other conditions.
The elderberry
This movie is about a coach who tries to turn the American Samoa national soccer team into an elite squad capable of competing against powerhouse countries in the 2014 World Cup.
Next Goal Wins (2023)
In real life, the most popular kind of Native headdress was not the feathered one seen on TV, but one called a ___ that was made from animal hair, generally stiff porcupine hair. (+ Shares a name with a common insect)
Wild rice