The American Indian Education KnowledgeBase : Element 2: American Indian Cultures
Purpose: Educators will understand the great cultural diversity among American Indians, as well as some of their commonalities. Educators will understand:
- What makes someone an American Indian, and what is a tribe today?
- What is an extended family?
- What is the significance of traditional American Indian values, such as humility, interconnectedness, and reciprocity?
- What should all Americans know about American Indians?
- Activity 1: Be Aware of Tribal and Family Structures
- Task 1: Understand Federal and State Tribal Recognition
- Task 2: Understand Eligibility for Tribal Membership
- Task 3: Be Familiar with the Structure of Tribes, Clans, Bands, and Extended Families
- Activity 2: Understand American Indian Traditional Tribal Values
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