rites and ceremonies

An examination of Native American life, discussing the festivals and ceremonies celebrated by various tribes throughout the year and in different regions. Includes a chronology and glossary.

Describes how Nis?ga'a artist Norman Tait designs and carves a totem pole, trains his relatives to carve, and participates in the pole raising ceremonies.

Gives brief descriptions of the major festivals celebrated by various Indian tribes throughout North America.

Describes the various sights, sounds, and activities associated with each month in the Navajo calendar, from October through September.

Celinda McKelvey, a Navajo girl, participates in the Kinaalda, the traditional coming-of-age ceremony of her people.

Steven Peters, a twelve-year-old Wampanoag Indian in Massachusetts, learns from his grandfather how to prepare a clambake in the tradition of his people.

The rich history of the Hopis is still being celebrated today throughout the Arizona lands they call home. Detailed photographs of Hopi artwork, homes, and ceremonies bring readers into the world of this unique culture.

Drawings and text present the many kinds of American Indian masks and their use with dances and songs to speak to the gods.