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van Loon, L. G. – Weewish Tree, 1979
This is a tale of Two Fall Together, the name of a stretch of foamy water in the Mohawk River where a young man and Angry Spirit struggled and the Mohawks eventually lived in peace. (Author/RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indians, Childrens Literature
Weewish Tree, 1978
This article discusses the history of American Indian beadwork or ornamentation and the types and manufacturing techniques used in its production. (RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Handicrafts
Inkanish, Mary Little Bear – Weewish Tree, 1979
The Cheyenne version of how bones appeared in High Plains country streams, is detailed in this legend of fifty young men, a turtle and death. (RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Childrens Literature, Legends
Black Plume, Bob – Weewish Tree, 1979
The origin of the Big Dipper is described in this Canadian Indian legend. (RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Animals, Childrens Literature
Splitter, Ruth Dimond – Weewish Tree, 1979
This delightful American Indian legend describes a meeting between a mountain lion, numerous domesticated cats, and a small boy. (RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Animals, Childrens Literature
Satauhoodle, Evans Ray – Weewish Tree, 1979
Presenting a brief survey of American Indian self-expression through singing, this article examines both ceremonial and powwow songs with both meanings and definitions. (RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Childrens Literature, Cultural Influences
White, John – Weewish Tree, 1979
This ancient Cherokee story details an encounter the Indians had with a strange beast after they misused nature thereby learning to respect the Creator. (RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Animal Behavior, Childrens Literature
Mitchell, Charles – Weewish Tree, 1977
The purpose and cultural importance of American Indian totems are described in this brief article written in 1909 by an Indian student at Carlisle School. (JC)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Cultural Awareness, Definitions
Whirlwind Soldier, Merrill; Geerlings, Barbara – Weewish Tree, 1979
The American Indian oral tradition is presented in this article on the Omaha tribe's Rabbit Dance. (RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Animals, Childrens Literature
Weewish Tree, 1979
This article presents the Abenaki version of their "discovery of the earth" and the origin of their one god, Katahdin. (RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Animal Behavior, Childrens Literature
Azbill, Henry – Weewish Tree, 1979
This article presents the legend of Laidamlulu (Morning Star), noting how she received her name and duty. (RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Children, Childrens Literature
Weewish Tree, 1973
Different groups of American Indians, who speak different languages, live in Arizona and New Mexico, and those parts of California, Nevada, Utah and Texas considered The Southwest''. (Author)
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, American Indians, Cultural Differences, Culture
Weewish Tree, 1977
The article briefly discusses the Seminoles' name, past, houses, dress, schools, food, and religion. (NQ)
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Childrens Literature, Cultural Background
Stump, Sarain – Weewish Tree, 1979
Noting Indian tribes had invented ways to record facts and ideas, with graphic symbols that sometimes reached the complexity of hieroglyphs, this article illustrates and describes Indian symbols. (Author/RTS)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Childrens Literature, Nonformal Education
Weewish Tree, 1974
The Bureau of Indian Affairs' responsibility in protecting the interests of the American Indians is explained. (FF)
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Civics, Federal Government
