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The Native American used a type of currency called “Wampum.” When the first tribe started to use it as currency and it took months to make. It was very rare and it was combined with many different types of fur and materials. When it was first made it was used for storytelling, ceremonial gifts, other important historical events, and trading between tribes for mostly fur, food, and other things the native americans would use for their reservations. After many years of people learning how to make it and with technology improving it became very simple to make. After a few weeks of Native Americans knowing how to make this currency it grew popular in various tribes. They made wampum with symbolic patterns and that meant it would be passed from tribe to tribe. Over time the tools they used to make wampum were advancing and the patterns became more in shape and were made up into strings

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The Storytelling of The Cherokee Indians

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The Storytelling of The Cherokee Indians

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For the Cherokee Nation Tribe, of North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina, storytelling was one of the most important things in their lives many years ago. Often misunderstood as violent people, by sharing their tradition and language, Native Americans offer an inside glimpse into their beliefs with storytelling. Instead of using a written language, these indigenous people simply relied on their verbal language to show their history, customs, rituals, and legends through vivid narratives. A Cherokee Nation Tribe leader also known as John Ross taught the younger generation of the Cherokees’ not to always trust anyone, he did this through storytelling.  Native American stories were always intended to either explain or teach. Usually the Cherokee Tribe Nation leaders would explain and teach very valuable life lessons to the younger generation. Back when the Cherokees’ were looking for more land to expand they used storytelling as a very important tool. The Cherokee Nation Tribe are still around today although they are not as big and popular as they used to be they are still around. Through storytelling, Native Americans are keeping their tribal languages alive.

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Artwork gallery: The Kwakiutl Vs. Narragansett

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Artwork gallery: The Kwakiutl Vs. Narragansett

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Today in the center of the village the Native Gallery is having an art showcase featuring all different kinds of creative artwork. The Native Gallery is hosting this showcase all throughout this month so stop by anytime between sunrise and sunset. Featured art work includes: carved sculptures, pendants, totem poles, and the surprise guest piece they kept secret until this exact moment: instruments. All will be shown off throughout this month. We’ll be getting an insiders look on some of the art featured this week only.

All art present were created by nearby tribes coming together to show off all their hardwork and culture. The two pieces featured this week are the Totem Poles and Teardrop-shaped pendants. Starting with the leader of the Kwakwaka’wakw “Kwakiutl” Tribe, Lelooska stating proudly, “Our Totem Poles are to honor our fallen loved ones showing off their best qualities. There is one you can see of my father depicted as a Thunderbird to show his power and strength!” While the Kwakiutl’s Totem Poles may show a strong sense of pride, the Narragansett focused their famous teardrop-shaped pendants on honoring Mother Nature herself carved from all different material. Many sculptures are also here made from a variety of materials such as whale’s teeth and rocks.

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 Navajo vs. Apache Stickball TournamentThis upcoming weekend of August 31, 1805 the Southeast Native American tribal rivalries, Apache and Navajo, will be competing in the annual stickball tournament for a chance at gaining territory and more. Leading up to this event, the two tribes are very busy collecting wood, leather, and animal waste. “The wood is used for the base of the stick. The leather is the material needed for the net. And the ball is made of animal skin stuffed with animal waste.” I was informed by one of the local tribe members. On the day of the tournament the two tribes appeared in an open field wearing breechcloth around the waist along with a bead belt. The teams also mark themselves with black and white paint, while the captains wear a mane of colorful horse hair, and a white tail.   At the beginning of the stickball tournament, the Apache tribe struggled to catch the ball, therefore missing many opportunities to score. On the other hand, the Navajo tribe were very successful in maneuvering the ball in between their opponent to score. The Apache’s ability to throw the ball was the only thing going there way. The Navajo ended up winning 9-3, and celebrated and was rewarded with a feast and territory. While the Apache tribe held a tribal meeting on how they could improve maintaining their strength, agility, and coordination in order to win next year’s tournament. 

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 Navajo vs. Apache Stickball TournamentThis upcoming weekend of August 31, 1805 the Southeast Native American tribal rivalries, Apache and Navajo, will be competing in the annual stickball tournament for a chance at gaining territory and more. Leading up to this event, the two tribes are very busy collecting wood, leather, and animal waste. “The wood is used for the base of the stick. The leather is the material needed for the net. And the ball is made of animal skin stuffed with animal waste.” I was informed by one of the local tribe members. On the day of the tournament the two tribes appeared in an open field wearing breechcloth around the waist along with a bead belt. The teams also mark themselves with black and white paint, while the captains wear a mane of colorful horse hair, and a white tail.   At the beginning of the stickball tournament, the Apache tribe struggled to catch the ball, therefore missing many opportunities to score. On the other hand, the Navajo tribe were very successful in maneuvering the ball in between their opponent to score. The Apache’s ability to throw the ball was the only thing going there way. The Navajo ended up winning 9-3, and celebrated and was rewarded with a feast and territory. While the Apache tribe held a tribal meeting on how they could improve maintaining their strength, agility, and coordination in order to win next year’s tournament. 