Understanding Native Peoples and Their Cultures

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What is a 'Reservation'?

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The lands and surrounding areas which may be protected or exempt from federal or regional laws and are managed by Native American tribes.

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What is the role of an elder in a tribe?

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To provide wisdom and leadership.

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What is the impact of treaties on indigenous sovereignty?

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They often undermine indigenous sovereignty.

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What is the process of sending people to live in and govern another territory by establishing control over the Indigenous people of an area?

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Colonization.

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What is a 'Powwow'?

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A sacred social gathering for Native Americans to meet, dance, sing, socialize, and honor their cultures.

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What does 'Indigenous' mean?

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Referring to the original inhabitants of a region.

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What is 'Cultural Heritage'?

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The traditions, customs, and artifacts that are passed down through generations.

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What is 'Sovereignty'?

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The authority of a group to govern itself.

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What does 'Assimilation' mean in the context of Native Peoples?

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The process by which a minority group adopts the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture.

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What is 'Colonization'?

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The act of establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.