Kinship
Of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara, which of these groups first encountered Europeans?
The Arikara. They encountered the Spanish expedition under De Soto at Cow Creek.
How many total clans are there today?
7
Name one of the plants that can be used to smudge?
Sage, cedar, sweetgrass, bitter root
Of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara, which of these groups first encountered Europeans?
The Arikara. The Arikara encountering the Spanish expedition under De Soto at Cow Creek.
In what other state does the Three Affiliated Tribes own land?
Nevada, in the city of Las Vegas
Historically, children are raised in the lodges of their father’s family or their mother’s family?
The Mother's families lodge
Among the Mandan and Hidatsa, what was the greatest number of total clans historically?
13
If a flame in a smudge pot is going out, you can blow on the lit smudge to get it to re-light and smoke, true or false?
False, never blow on the smoke, fan it with your hand instead.
The Mandan complex is situated around what tributary of the Missouri, The Knife River, the Grand River, or the Heart River?
Heart River
How many council representatives are on tribal council?
six
Historically, according to Hidatsa and Mandan cultural protocol, what relations are you not supposed to talk with? As a man and as a woman
A woman cannot speak with her father-in-law and a man cannot speak with his mother-in-law
Are the members of the three-clan related, Yes or no?
Yes
During mourning, tribal members will place their cut hair in the casket with someone who has passed on, true or false?
False, never place your hair with a deceased person, they can take your spirit with them.
The Hidatsa complex is situated around what tributary of the Missouri, The Knife River, The Grand River, or the Heart River?
Knife River
Who is the current council representative from East Segment?
Fred Fox
Historically and according to cultural protocol, we are allowed to marry people who are distantly related (more than three generations removed) true or false?
False, blood relations are family
Are the members of the remaining four clans related?
No, this is why they are referred to as "the other four clans"
When does the naming of a child occur; Right before the child is born, or after their birth?
The naming of a child can only be discussed after the child is born and never before. You have to wait until those children arrive from baby hill and then name them, so they know their place here and won’t become lonesome.
The Arikara complex is situated around what tributary of the Missouri, the Knife River, The Grand River, or the Heart River?
The Grand River
Who is the current council representative from West Segment?
Sherry Turner-Lonefight
In Mandan and Hidatsa society, what is the role of person’s father?
Anything concerning bundle transfer, providing for the mother’s household, the burial of that person (We return to our father’s people), they play a role in gift giving.
What is the English translation for Midibadi?
Water Buster
Why do you have to cover food if you are going to leave it out during the night?
Spirits travel at night, they will come in and eat your food. This is also why you don’t eat the food you drop if it is at night. You may not know the spirits you are feeding.
What Treaty with the US Govenment established the territorial boundaries of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara land holdings?
Laramie Treaty of 1851
Who can inherit tribal lands owned by a tribal member?
Only tribal members who are enrolled
In Mandan and Hidatsa society, name one role of grandparents?
Anything to do with naming, spiritual guidance, advice regarding child rearing, teasing about significant others, playing a comical role but through that behavior imparting important lessons.
How do people figure out if they are teasing clan relatives?
They both must be children of the same clan
Name one of the three types of stories.
Sacred stories (Maashiis), Lessons (Coyote Chief narratives), and oral history (family narratives or personal stories and exploits)
What year was the Garrison dam completed?
1953
What is the current blood quantum requirement for enrollment?
1/8 MHA blood