indigenous people's day
indigenous components of culture
Indigenous pop culture
Cultural awareness
Indigenous Brilliance
100

What American  holiday  in October did  indigenous people's day replace?

Columbus day

100

What is a common indigenous musical practice? *hint: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NaZlhZBe_qc

Throat singing 


100

Tommy Orange wrote what well known book highlighting indigenous culture?

Dances with Wolves

100

Name the largest North American indigenous tribe


Navajo Nation: 

The largest tribe in the United States by population, with nearly 400,000 enrolled members. It also has the largest land area for a Native American reservation, spanning parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah

100

This type of traditional home, often made with wooden poles and bark, was used by many Eastern Woodland tribes.

wigwam

200

When is national indigenous people's day in Canada?

June 21st

200

What are sacred indigenous social gatherings meant to honor indigenous culture known as?

Pow wows

200

Name this celebrity with native american ancestry. 

Jason Mamoa

200

How can you address the use of slurs pertaining to indigenous culture especially in media/sports?

calling in, petitions, raising awareness

200

This sport, played with sticks and a ball, was invented by Indigenous peoples long before modern rules were added.

lacrosse 


300

What president marked indigenous people's day with a presidential proclamation?

Joe Biden
300

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

300

This was the first actor to play Lone Rangers first Native American companion. He played?

 Tonto -  name Chief Thunderbird

300

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

300

She was a Shoshone interpreter who helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition.

Sacagawea

400

What is the purpose of indigenous people's day?

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.

400

This is traditionally a ceremony for purifying or cleansing the soul of negative thoughts of a person or place.

 What is smudging

400

Name this movie highlighting indigenous culture

  • Last of the Mohicans
400
In what ways can you celebrate/acknowledge indigenous culture?

Be aware of significant historical moments, work to combat stereotypes, etc. 

400

This Three Sisters trio wasn’t in a band—but they were key crops in Indigenous agriculture.

corn, beans, and squash

500

When was the idea of indigenous people's day conceived? (1900s)

1986    1977     2006      1959

1977

500


This item traditionally worn by male leaders of the American Plains indians nations who have earned a place of great respect in their tribe

Feather headgear or war bonnet

 Originally they were sometimes worn into battle, but they are now primarily used for ceremonial occasions.

500

Come and Get Your Love by Redbone ( an indigenous rock bans) was a a feature song on what movie about space heroes  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MpPGb_apD8&pp=ygUWY29tZSBhbmQgZ2V0IHlvdXIgbG92ZQ%3D%3D

What is Guardians of the Galaxy

500

Name one way you can support Indigenous Culture

educate yourself, shop from indigenous businesses, attend cultural events, use your voice.

500

This Pueblo-built site in Colorado, now a national park, features ancient cliff dwellings.

Mesa Verde