Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Native Americans




Picture one: Indians believe everything is sacred. A lesson can be learned from all of Native American stories. Native spirituality is mostly based around honor, love and respect.
The ten Indian commandments:

THE TEN INDIAN COMMANDMENTS!

Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect!
Remain close to the Great Spirit
Show great respect for your fellow beings
Work together for the benefit of all mankind!
Give assistance and kindness wherever needed
Do what you know to be right
Look after the well-being of mind and body
Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good
Be truthful and honest at all times
Take full responsiblity for your actions.....

Picture two: The Indians were some of the first people to inhabit the United States. When the Indians and the Pilgrims met at Cape Cod, they made a friendship and celebrated over a huge feast which is now Thanksgiving.

About the Kiowans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5LpzJC38hA&feature=PlayList&p=53BC97FAA9CB115E&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3

Kiowa flag song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvMm5zjSgRo&feature=PlayList&p=53BC97FAA9CB115E&index=4

Kiowa buffalo song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wiZkxh6PT0&feature=PlayList&p=53BC97FAA9CB115E&index=5

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Laguna Pueblo Indian facts & Leslie Marmon Silko infomation




Picture one: Laguna Pueblo Indian flag
Picture two: Laguna woman with a pot on her head
Picture three: Leslie Marmon Silko

Laguna Pueblo Indian Facts:
  • The name Laguna means "Lagoon" refurring to a lake located on their reservation.
  • Lagunas speak a Keresan language.
  • There are around 7,000 in their tribe.
  • Their economy exits of trade and agriculture.
Leslie Marmon Silko:
  • Born 1948 in New Mexico
  • Grew up on Laguna Pueblo Reservation
  • She has defined herself as a Native American writer concentration on the Laguna ethnic themes.
  • Her first book told all about the Laugna people's traditions & legends.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Laguna Pueblo Indians

This is the traditional Pueblo Indians "Eagle Dance". Dancing is always important to Indian cultures because their dances tell stories.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Hi :)

I love Katie Delagardelle. :)