Utah
The native tribe whose historical homelands were the Utah Valley (including Provo)
What is The Timpanogos?
the first Native American woman elected to Congress, representing New Mexico
Who is Deb Haaland?
acclaimed 1998 film, directed by Chris Eyre, tells the story of two Native American brothers who embark on a journey of self-discovery while addressing contemporary issues faced by their community
What is "Smoke Signals"?
Slang for "let's go then"
What is "Skoden"?
This 1830 law authorized the U.S. government to remove Native American tribes from their ancestral homelands in the southeastern United States to lands west of the Mississippi River.
What is the Indian Removal Act?
the name of the recently renamed peak in Utah Valley which holds cultural significance for the Timpanogos
What is Kyhv Peak?
Native American leader known for uniting several tribes and leading a resistance against U.S. forces during the late 1800s
who is Sitting Bull?
This actress gained recognition for her performance in "Killers of the Flower Moon," and her role in "Certain Women" directed by Kelly Reichardt
Who is Lily Gladstone?
This traditional Native American dish consists of ground corn and can be served as a porridge or baked into a bread
What is corn mush or posole?
This 1887 law aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by allotting them individual plots of land and granting U.S. citizenship, but it resulted in significant loss of tribal lands.
The significant event that took place in 1847 that impacted the Native American tribes in Utah
What is the arrival of Mormon pioneers?
the influential leader of the Cherokee Nation instrumental in the establishment of a written alphabet for the Cherokee language
who is Sequoyah?
This show, created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, follows the lives of four Native American teenagers living on a reservation in Oklahoma and has been praised for its authentic portrayal of indigenous life.
What is "Reservation Dogs"?
Known as "three sisters," these three staple crops are traditionally grown together by many Native American tribes and include corn, beans, and what other crop?
What is squash?
This 1990 legislation provides a framework for the repatriation of Native American cultural items and human remains to their respective tribes, recognizing their rights to these items.
What is the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)?
the name of the historical site near Provo that was once a meeting place for Ute tribes and early settlers
What is Utah Lake? (Formerly Lake Timpanogos)
The Oglala Lakota activist known for her work in the American Indian Movement (AIM) and for advocating for Native American rights, particularly in the areas of health, education, and sovereignty
Madonna Thunder Hawk
actor and activist, who starred in "The Secret Path," known for his portrayal of a character named Bear in the series "Reservation Dogs."
Who is D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai?
Slang for "hello" or "thank you", originally from Kiowa tribe in Oklahoma
This treaty, signed in 1794, established peace and friendship between the United States and the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.
What is the Treaty of Canandaigua?
Name 4 of the 8 federally recognized tribes in Utah
1. Conferedated Tribes of Goshute
2. Navajo Nation
3. Northern Ute
4. NW Band of the Shoshone
5. Paiute Indian Tribe
6. San Juan Southern Paiute
7. Skull valley band of the Goshute
8. White mesa band of the Ute Mountain Ute
A member of Sac and Fox nation and the first Native American to win gold in the Olympics in the US in 1912
Who is Jim Thorpe?
This Native American actor, known for his roles in "Wind River" and "The Twilight Saga," is a member of the Lakota tribe
Who is Tatanka Means?
The name of the gift-giving feast by many tribes primarily in the PNW US and Canada
What is a potlatch?
This 2020 Supreme Court decision reaffirmed the existence of a reservation for the Creek Nation in Oklahoma, ruling that much of eastern Oklahoma remains a reservation under federal law.
What is McGirt v. Oklahoma?