indigenous people's day
What holiday does indigenous people's day replace?
Columbus day
What is a common indigenous musical practice? *hint: famous Inuit tiktoker + body part component
Throat singing
Tommy Orange wrote what well known book highlighting indigenous culture?
There, There
How can you be more respectful of indigenous people and history around Thanksgiving?
acknowledge the true history behind thanksgiving and do not culturally appropriate around the holidays
When is indigenous people's day?
October 10
What are sacred indigenous social gatherings meant to honor indigenous culture known as?
Pow wows
Name one celebrity with native american ancestry.
Jason Mamoa, etc.
How can you address the use of slurs pertaining to indigenous culture especially in media/sports?
calling in, petitions, raising awareness
What president marked indigenous people's day with a presidential proclamation?
What marine animal is a common indigenous delicacy?
Beluga whale; mattaq, fat is cut off using an ulu (a handmade knife) then it is eaten raw and can be eaten with sauce
Name one indigenous content creator.
Shina Novalinga, etc.
What should "outsiders" approach to dream catchers be?
Avoid buying them without knowing the cultural and spiritual significance and when you do, buy from indigenous sellers/shops
advocates say the recognition helps correct a "whitewashed" American history that has glorified Europeans like Italian explorer Christopher Columbus who have committed violence against Indigenous communities. Native Americans have long criticized the inaccuracies and harmful narratives of Columbus' legacy that credited him with his "discovery" of the Americas when Indigenous people were there first.
Name five indigenous tribes
Cherokee, Apache, Sioux, Navajo, Inuit, Inuk, Iroquois, Cheyenne, Lakota, Lenape
Name a movie highlighting indigenous culture.
Be aware of significant historical moments, work to combat stereotypes, etc.
When was the idea of indigenous people's day conceived? (1900s)
1977
What is the significance of indigenous headdresses/ war bonnets?
are feathered headgear traditionally worn by male leaders of the American Plains Indians Nations who have earned a place of great respect in their tribe. Originally they were sometimes worn into battle, but they are now primarily used for ceremonial occasions.
What song on the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack is by a native american band?
Come and Get Your Love by Redbone
How will you learn more about indigenous culture?
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