Indigenous Culture Terms

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Native people, First people, Indigenous

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The first humans in a particular place.

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Tribe

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A group of people with common ancestry.

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Seasonal round

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Cycle/calendar of gathering and harvesting regional foods practicing cultural traditions.

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Ancestor

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A relative who lived before you. Grandparents, and the relatives before them.

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Descendant

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Coming from one’s ancestors.

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Harvest

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The gathering of crops.

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Tradition

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The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation.

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Gather

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To collect or reap.

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Culture

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The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, group, people, or organization.

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Thanksgiving

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An annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal including turkey.