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Molly Moenning

My first thought when seeing this picture was that those participating are very proud of their culture and traditions. I find it interesting that there is an audience, and it makes me wonder if the spectators were there to learn, or if they were there for the purpose of entertainment. However, the passion of the man in the photo is admirable, in America today many people don't have a culture or belief that they're this passionate about. Christians are called to be this passionate and bold about our belief in the Gospel.

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Whitney

To me it looks like a powwow. The Native Americans are celebrating something. It also looks like there are other people who have come to watch the ritual. When I see the eagle, it makes me think of nature and tradition. My family used to visit these type of events on memorial day.

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Brady

When I see this image, I think of what I've learned about in history class, particularly the immense culture and traditions they believed in. It appears they are doing some ancient tradition/ tribal dance, perhaps dedicated to some god that they may believe in.

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Aubrey Swihart

When I see this picture I first noticed the passion of the man who was performing this ritual. Today, the US is a melting pot of cultures which means we don't have a lot of traditions that are original to us. I think the culture of our country and our generation right now is to not care about anything and do everything half-way for fear of embarrassment, but this man is taking pride and delighting in the practice of his heritage.

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Addison Ramsey

When I see this image I think of how different their typical lifestyle is from ours. It also makes me think of how deeply rooted they are in their cultures and all the different traditions that they have.

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Cooper Reed, I think of the leader of people who inhabited our nation before we populated it. I see many traditions, superstitions, and cultural meanings that I do not understand, such as the eagles, beads, feathers... I think of a culture that is lost, one that many people are disturbed that it is. In my opinion Many people try to protect American indians in the wrong way, by taking away the memory of them, their heritage, and traditional names/ clothing. For instance people other than American indians have taken costumes, names (football teams) and many other things away from our society that we remember them by because they think it is dishonring them. When remembering them is more honoring.

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Turner Hohlen

When I see this picture, I see a Native American participating in a cultural event with people watching him. It sticks out to me that while he is dressed up and participating, there are people in the background in "normal" clothes and taking pictures of him. We have learned about Native Americans and I know that this type of dress and dancing was a big part of their culture, so it is interesting how unique and different it looks to us now. This shows how much people and cultures in one place can change over time, and how some people will adapt to new ways while others cling to their original cultures. It also shows that while we might think of something as "weird," it can be normal for other people and each culture has their own definition of "normal."

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Ben Mooss

When I first see this photo of a Native American man I see an image of a man who takes a lot of pride in his people and has a lot of devotion to the thing that he is doing (I'm guessing dancing). Based on previous knowledge I know Native Americans had a lot of traditions and rituals that they would do for various reasons and at different times. I know these Native people had a deep sense of pride and devotion to what they were doing and they tried to immerse themselves in nature and feel deeply connected. The Native American way focused on family, freedom, tradition, and using the land and resources they had wisely. One thing I notice and wonder about is why he has an eagle and a lot of red, white, and blue, as well as an American flag in the background. I wonder if these things like the eagle are original to the Native Americans or if they are trying to blend modern America's ideals with their own. I have a personal connection to these people because my adopted uncle is fully Native American so I am interested to learn more about these people.

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Halle Lafler

When I look at this picture, the first thing that comes to mind is the pride and devotion that Native Americans display. Whether it is how they are dressed or what traditions they partake in, each and every individual provides an insight into their deep and meaningful culture. In our society today, it is easy to buy into shallow, and borderline meaningless, beliefs and values. Instead of searching for deeper meaning and purpose, we have settled for superficial morals and standards. I think that it is incredibly unique that the Native Americans have such a deep devotion to what they stand for.

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Drew Mittan

When I think of Native Americans I think of people who lived in tribes across the plains of America. I also think of horses and buffalos because they rode horses as their means of transportation, and they hunted buffaloes for food and supplies.

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McKinley

When I see this photo, it causes me to consider their lifestyle - feasts, religious ceremonial festivals, their worship of animals and spirits. Their past generations and passing family members are also held as of much importance. I have so much respect towards these diverse people groups not only because of their continual loyalty to their culture, but the values they represent.

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Sophia Watson

As we live in a society where everything is stereotyped and "labeled" it is reassuring that some cultures still keep their traditions alive. We are meant to be diverse, not the same. I like how this image portrays honor and loyalty to their cultural traditions and is proud of be a apart of it. It shouldn't be shamed upon or judged, but looked up to. We need to become a people that are proud of the place we live in.

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Kaylee

When I look at this picture, It reminds me of their rituals and traditions that are very unique and expressive. They are very creative and openly display their culture and beliefs, which I think is very courageous especially in our world today where we tend to judge those who don't fit in.

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Ari Badeer

Just from the image you can tell that they have a rich and important culture. The colors, and complexity of their dress conveys, supports this. It is really cool to see that they still hold their heritage and culture as important, and respect it and bring it life, as you can see here as they are at some type of event or festival. It is very different than what we as Americans are used to seeing, and I think it really points to the uniqueness of each culture.

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Cordi Badeer

The image here makes me think of the Native American rituals, and just how intricate and in depth their culture is. Because all of the aspects of the clothes have some specific meaning, and the idea that they came up with that belief system by themselves is really amazing. I like the way this image showcases their culture.

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Grant DeHaan

As I look at this image, I think of the rigorous cultural traditions and rituals. In this photo, it looks like this man is doing some sort of dance or ritual. I have learned about certain traditions and rituals that some Native Americans have from books, shows, and even Native American village in 4th grade. These traditions are strange to those that don't live in that culture, but I sometimes forget that we have traditions just like they do. Some of these include matching Christmas traditions, trick or treating on Halloween, or looking for eggs on Easter. I sometimes tend to almost judge Native Americans for their traditions, but then I must remember everyone was made in the image of God, and we have traditions, just like they do.

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Brett Maher

What I think when i look at this image. I think about their culture and how they have an American flag in their costume. I believe that these Native Americans still love America, contrary to popular belief.

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Jessa Hueser

I feel like when I first see this picture I think of how different their culture is. They wear very culturally unique clothes and have many unique traditions. They are a lot different from us and I feel like that makes our culture judge them in a way and sort of outcast them even though we shouldn't.

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Sammie

When I see this image, I see the creativeness of the Native Americans in their culture. They strive in the nonwastefullness of animals, as they use every part to some benefit, as we can see featured all over their clothing. Overall preserving the beautiful land they call home.

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Maci

When I see this image of the Native American it initially gets me thinking about thanksgiving or other things about their culture that I have learned in school. when I correlate there culture too is nature and animals, and I kind of associate them with violence.

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Hanna

I've always kind of associated Native Americans as tribal groups that do certain rituals and dances as a way to honor their culture. I think most people are scared to put this bias out there that they are people who have these cultural traditions in fear that they will be shamed for sterotyping all the people in that group. But its not like these people are ashamed of their past and in fact they are very proud of their past and want to bring attention to their ancestors.

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Livi Calcara

The only ideas I have about Native Americans are the ones I have learned from history classes and the story of Thanksgiving. I don't know if Native Americans are generally accepted in our world today, or if there are still tribes around the world. His clothing is colorful and very distinguished.

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Sam Dodge

When I see this image, I think of my presuppositions of Native Americans regarding their reverence for nature and animals, which it looks like he is doing now. I also think of their adornment, and their extravagant clothing and costumes that they wear.

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