Indigenous History
This holiday was replaced with Indigenous People's Day
What is Columbus Day?
Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday that encourages reflection on the history of colonialism and the impact on these communities.
Who are indigenous peoples?
In addition to the United States, this country also celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October.
What is Canada?
Who was the Lakota Sioux chief known for his role in the Battle of Little Bighorn and his resistance against the U.S. government's encroachment on Native lands?
Who is Sitting Bull?
What is the term for the traditional dwellings of many Indigenous peoples in North America, often made of wooden frames covered with animal hides or bark?
What are wigwams or tipis?
On this Monday is when Indigenous People's Day is celebrated.
What is the 2nd Monday of October?
This Algonquian language, spoken by the Powhatan people, was one of the first Indigenous languages encountered by English settlers in Virginia.
What is Powhatan?
In Canada, Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated on this date, recognizing the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
What is June 21st, also known as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada?
This Native American author wrote "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" and is known for his humorous yet poignant storytelling.
Who is Sherman Alexie?
This crop, domesticated by Indigenous peoples in the Americas, became a staple food source worldwide.
What is maize (corn)?
In the 1830s, this Indigenous nation, known as the "Trail of Tears," endured forced removal from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to present-day Oklahoma.
Who are the Cherokee?
This Native American language, spoken by the Navajo Nation, is known for its complexity and unique syntax, making it one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in the United States.
What is Navajo (Diné bizaad)?
This province has the largest concentration of Indigenous people— almost 250,000
What is Ontario?
This Oglala Lakota chief and warrior is best known for his role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Who is Crazy Horse?
Many Indigenous cultures in North America hold powwows, which are gatherings that celebrate their heritage through music, dance, and community. What is the primary musical instrument often used in powwow music?
What is the drum, specifically the powwow drum?
The Treaty of __________ in 1868 established the Great Sioux Reservation and guaranteed the Lakota Sioux people certain rights and territory, although it was later violated.
What is the Treaty of Fort Laramie?
This Indigenous agricultural technique, still used today, involves growing multiple crops in the same area, which benefits soil health and overall sustainability.
What is companion planting or the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash)?
In official gatherings and events in Canada, what is often done at the beginning to recognize the traditional Indigenous territories?
What is a land acknowledgment?
This Indigenous leader and environmental activist from the Oglala Lakota tribe played a prominent role in the American Indian Movement (AIM) and the occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973.
Who is Russell Means?
This tribe, known for their impressive cliff dwellings in the American Southwest, is often associated with the Four Corners region.
Who are the Ancestral Puebloans (or Anasazi)?
Which Indigenous civilization built the impressive city of Machu Picchu in the 15th century?
Who are the Inca?
What is the term for the Native American writing system that used pictorial symbols to represent words and concepts?
What is petroglyphs?
This Indigenous group in Canada is famous for their intricate and colorful beadwork and artwork.
Who are the Métis?
This Indigenous environmental activist and member of the Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux tribe gained international attention for her leadership in the Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Who is LaDonna Brave Bull Allard?
The vibrant and geometric designs associated with the Indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States are commonly found in their pottery, rugs, and jewelry. What is this distinctive style called?
What is Native American (Southwest) Geometric or Pueblo Revival?