Exploring Native American Beliefs and Spiritual Practices

Delve into the rich tapestry of Native American beliefs, traditions, and spiritual practices, including their diverse worldviews, sacred connections to nature, and unique cultural expressions. Discover the origins of terms like "Indian" and the vast linguistic diversity among different Nations. Contrast Northern hunting religions with Southern agricultural practices, explore creation myths, and unearth the timeline of Native American migrations. Uncover the complexities of Native American spirituality beyond stereotypical portrayals in popular media.

• Native American beliefs
• Spiritual practices
• Indigenous cultures
• Creation myths
• Cultural diversity

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1. Native American Beliefs

2. Terminology Where did the term Indian originate? American Indian Amerindian Native American Native First Nation Indigenous ndn

5. Who Were These People? 550 different languages and societies identified in North America Five major language groups: Algonkian, Hokan-Sioux, Uto-Aztecan, Athabascan, and Penutian Nations vs. Tribes

6. Did They Have Anything in Common? Worldview Sense of relationship Sacred is personal to the tribe/nation Geography Harmony Trickster figure

7. Northern Hunting Religion

8. Southern Agricultural Religion

9. Northern Hunting Religion Identification with a spirit animal Supernatural aid in hunting came from animals Shaman Fearful of women s fertility power

10. Migration Timeline 12,000 BC 11,000 BC 10,000 BC 9,000 BC 8,000 BC 7,000 BC 6,000 BC 5,000 BC 4,000 BC 3,000 BC 2,000 BC 1,000 BC 0 1000 AD 2000 AD

11. Southern Agricultural Religions Evolved from the Northern Hunting Religions People came from the ground/holes in the ground Petition to the sun and seasons Worship focused on seasonal rituals

12. Some Creation Myths Potawatomi Hopi

13. Native American Religion Disney Style! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oavSum61gA