Thankful
Touching the body of an enemy warrior without killing them
counting coup
a group of people who work together for a goal
band
a pipe smoked ceremonially to signal a peace agreement
calumet
a sharp, pointed tool used for sewing and making holes
awl
a religious ritual that involves fasting and dancing
Sun Dance
the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a specific spiritual essence
animism
an act that a person must complete to join a group
initiation rite
a group of people who share the same language, customs, beliefs, and leadership
tribe
an article worn on the head and decorated with eagle feathers
war bonnet
a religious leader who can talk to spirits
shaman
a language that uses gestures instead of speech
sign language
holy or religiously important
sacred
a building where water is poured over hot rocks to make steam
sweat lodge
a home made by stretching animal skin around poles in the shape of a cone
tepee
an object or artwork that symbolizes the four directions using certain colors
medicine wheel
a religious ritual that involves going into the wilderness to get help from a spirit guide
vision quest
a large animal similar to a cow or ox
bison