rites and ceremonies

Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes observed to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations like the potlatch as well as ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America. Thought-provoking fact boxes, historical images, and modern-day customs will engage readers of all levels. A concluding graphic organizer and critical-thinking questions encourage readers to consider the book's key ideas.

"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at Chich?n Itz? while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture"--Provided by publisher.

"This collection represents a segment of the lives of the Navajo and Pueblo people of the American Southwest--two diverse groups who are an important part of American culture today"--Provided by publisher.

"Paul Wahasaypa--Siha Tooskin--knows that whether we are taking berries or plants from the earth or knowledge from a learned person it is so important to offer a gift back to show honour and appreciation. Join Paul and his teacher Mrs. Baxter to find out what they discover about the protocol of offering the tobacco plant"--Back cover.

Explores some of the ceremonies and celebrations that were held by the First Nations of Canada.

Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration; but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again.

"In this personalized look at Native American spirituality, Ha-Gue-A-Dees-Sas combines first-person experience with the words of tribal elders and a historical look at Native American practices. Hughes relates adventures with healing, sweat lodges, a vision quest, and finding his totem animal. The chapters explore the Great Spirit, the Sacred Circle, vision and power quests, sacred pipes, legends and songs, dances, crystals, [and] high places"--Back cover.

Discusses important rites and ceremonies practiced by Native American tribes, outlining how each was celebrated in specific parts of North America.

Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin, the senior Aboriginal elder of the Wurundjeri people, channels her passion for storytelling into a remarkable and utterly unique picture book that invites readers to discover some of the history and traditions of her people. Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy gives the Wurundjeri Welcome to Country form in beautiful paintings rich with blues and browns, as full of wonder and history as the tradition they depict.

An unabridged republication of a 1940 text which provides an account of the music of the Shaker religious community, looking at songs, rituals, and dances.