telling stories to share past events and history

a round dwelling made out of poles and covered in sticks, grass, or woven mats

an object made that was used and altered by humans

the process of moving from one region to another

natural material like minerals, forests, water, land, etc. that has value to people

the edible grain that comes from tall grass that grows in shallow, still waters

a close connection someone has with their relatives

a rock carving made by people

an older member of a community who is respected for his or her knowledge and wisdom

an assumption, educated guess, or theory

the habit of giving without expecting anything in return

money or other benefits received in payment for goods and services

the knowledge and skills individuals have that enhance their ability to earn income

an agreement made between two or more nations to cooperate for specific reasons

Self-ruling and independent nation

the money gained from the sale of a good or service after all the costs needed to make the sale are subtracted from the amount received

a source or supply of a useful material

an animal skin with fur on it

a workman who performed the physical labor of the fur trade, including transporting trade goods by canoe

a person who translate for people who speak different languages

a written agreement between two or more nations

to approve formally

something that is owed, such as money, goods, or services

adopting the values and habits of a larger group

land set aside, or reserved, by the U.S. for use by an American Indian group