Tuesday, September 7, 2010
native american cultures
So after reading all these stories about native americans, I find it kind of hard to believe that we are so similar. Did we steal ideas from them? Becasue clearly there was definatly some relations throughout them. I found it really interesting that their constitution had so many rituals. I always pictured native americans to be the culture that sits around a fire and tells stories and dances (no offense). But apperently they had a written constitution, and their lives were based on more than just dancing around a campfire. I kind of wish that I could visit one of their meetings or story-tellings. Just to see what it would be like.... But then again, I'm sure they think the same about us...
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Good reflection. There are several opportunities in Rockford and Rockton to go to a Native American event. Check the newspaper. The constitution was not originally written, but recited at every meeting. Later it was written to keep a record of it.
ReplyDeleteIt's really interesting that you bring up the points of how deep their lives really were. We don't always think about how much history is in their culture and how much really goes into it all, such as the spirit quests.
ReplyDeleteNeat, yeah. I really didn't know they'd had a constitution either! Or formal tribe alliances and things like that.
ReplyDeleteIt'd be interesting to hear what they think about our own culture...