Three Native Nations Overview

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What is a treaty?

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An agreement between two tribes or groups of people.

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What does Tantanka represent to the Sioux?

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A Holy Spirit in the form of a buffalo.

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Why did the Haudenosaunee men become farmers?

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The government took their land and forced them to move.

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How is the Spirit Lake Nation recovering traditional Sioux ways?

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Teaching the language and buying land.

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What type of house did the Haudenosaunee live in?

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Longhouse.

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What is the significance of the buffalo to Native American cultures?

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The buffalo is a symbol of life and sustenance, providing food, clothing, and materials.

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What is the role of the Great Spirit in Native American beliefs?

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The Great Spirit is often seen as a creator and a guiding force in the lives of the people.

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What are the main tribes of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy?

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The Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora.

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What is a wigwam?

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A dome-shaped dwelling used by some Native American tribes, made of wooden frames and covered with bark or mats.

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What is the importance of storytelling in Native American cultures?

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Storytelling is a way to pass down history, traditions, and moral lessons.