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Exploring Cultures and Ethnic Groups in America Team Members: Aayusha Gautam, Lauren Toratti, Allison Kline, Audrey Remy, Ren Castle, Kenzie Russell Ethnic group: American Indians (Native Americans) Section 1: Basic culture information: Describe your assigned ethnic group and their culture. ( minimum 100 words ) - make sure you address AT minimum each of the following: definition of your population, country(s) of origin for your ethnic group, major religion(s) of your ethnic group. The definition of Native American is a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere (especially a Native American of North American and more specifically the U.S). Native Americans' country of origin is America. As for religion, it is hard to pinpoint one or two major religions among all the Native American tribes. This is because every Native American tribe has different traditions, values, and religious beliefs. That being said, most Native American tribes have a tendency to have animism and polytheistic views (a lot of early settlers saw this to be paganistic and looked down on it). Animism means they believe that a living spirit resides in all things, whether alive or not alive, such as materials, animals, the sun, etc. Polytheistic meaning that they believe, or worship multiple gods opposed to one single god. (Word count: 139) Sources: https://dialogueinstitute.org/native-american-religions https://www.oah.org/tah/extras/teaching-native-american-history-in-a-polarized-age/? gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-eKpBhAbEiwAqFL0mhmj0E5E6agKu-osDMfd- 5HOi_Dz93P6Fzpy-RfrKF1tQBrToOOKuxoCKXsQAvD_BwE https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Native%20American Ren Castle Discuss the family structure and gender roles of your ethnic group. ( minimum 100 words ) - make sure you address AT minimum each of the following: the roles of males and females in your group, is your ethnic group patriarchal or matriarchal, discuss the role of the elderly AND children. Native Americans have a higher risk of some diseases than other races. It is proven they have a higher chance of unintentional injuries, obesity, substance use, SIDS, diabetes, liver disease, and hepatitis. They also have a high probability of chronic liver disease. The death rate due to chronic liver disease is four times higher compared to the white population. Chronic liver disease has no apparent causes but may be traced

back to obesity and if they have or are around someone with Hepatitis B or C. The death rates for this disease are very high in Native American history. In addition, the chances of Native Americans becoming overweight are 50% more likely than in other races. (Word count: 116) Sources: - https://digestivehealth.ws/native-american-health-concerns/#:~:text=Among %20American%20Indians%20and%20Alaska,the%20non%2DHispanic%20white %20population . - https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/american-indianalaska-native-health#:~:text=American %20Indians%2FAlaska%20Natives%20also,%2C%20liver%20disease%2C%20and %20hepatitis . Allison Kline Describe the role of animals/pets in your ethnic group. ( minimum 80 words ) – In Native American Traditions, animals are used to communicate different values and beliefs. Animal imagery was used to tell stories about families and clans. Native Americans believed that animals have spirits and that animals should provide humans with food, fur, and other materials. Taking an animal's life was seen as sacred by Native Americans. Since crops were hard to harvest, they primarily relied on animals for food. Native Americans had totem poles, each animal on the totem pole had a different significance. For example, bears stand for power, strength, and leadership. Butterflies represent grace and transformation. Dogs were the only animal Native Americans had as pets. Dogs were used as hunting partners and sometimes food. (Word Count 115) Sources: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/informational/native-american-spirit- animal#:~:text=In%20Native%20American%20traditions%2C%20animals,%2C%20clan %2C%20and%20personal%20stories. https://www.google.com/url? sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjaue3Cz5GCAxUam4kEHSB SDO0QFnoECA8QAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodsystemsjournal.org %2Findex.php%2Ffsj%2Farticle%2Fdownload%2F761%2F748%2F1549%23%3A~ %3Atext%3DIndigenous%2520peoples%2520of%2520the%2520western%2Cdifficult %2520or%2520impossible%2520to %2520grow.&usg=AOvVaw1vBeKiJwXVvB2oxdtJjoSb&opi=89978449 https://www.faustgallery.com/what-is-a-native-american-totem-animal/

Audrey Remy What are their traditions and holidays? ( minimum 100 words ) - Many Native American holidays tend to honor natural elements such as nature, the sun, rain, and crops. They also celebrate their ancestors and the spiritual world as a whole. Their holidays are different from some cultures found in the United States because their celebrations can last up to a week. Native Americans celebrate the start of the new year, as a lot of us do, but they oftentimes focus on the 22nd of December for their new year, where they hold a ceremony for Soyal, and this ceremony represents renewal and purification. Another main celebration for the Natives is held in Hawaii and is called Makahiki, which focuses on new beginnings and the honoring of the Hawaiian God, Lono. Another group of Native Americans called the Tewa honor animals such as turtles, deer, and buffalo with several dances. Lastly, the Inca group chooses to celebrate the sun god named Inti during the Inti Raymi festival, which involves dancing and animal sacrifice. In conclusion, the Natives are very focused on celebrating the world of nature, the sun, and animals, and their celebrations include a lot of dancing. (Word count: 186). Source: https://nativeamericanc.weebly.com/holidays--traditions.html#:~:text=Native %20American%20holidays%20often%20celebrate,rather%20than%20just%20one %20day. Lauren Toratti What are the main social issues that impact your ethnic group? ( minimum 100 words ) - Due to Native American culture being very scattered and diverse in the United States, they constantly face problems that arise due to their inability to carry their tribes, cultures, and customs into the world today. From an early age, they have faced challenges such as genocide, dislocation, and various forms of violence. In order to fully heal from these nightmares they have faced in the past, schools need to properly educate and recognize these groups of people, but they unfortunately do not. Native Americans' ways of life and traditions like language, song, and dance have been pushed to the side and gotten rid of in today’s time, and many people do not understand that culture or even try to understand them. Another issue is that in history books and lessons on Natives, the information is miswritten and not 100% correct. Being able to correct that information today and get rid of false accusations would be huge for their culture. Their identity and ancestry mean a lot to them, but they have been pushed aside and not appreciated like many other cultures in the United States. (Word count: 185)

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