Informative Speech On Native American Culture
Specific Purpose: To inform the class about the evolution of Native American culture.
Thesis: Modern Native American traditions reflect the history of struggle, strife and triumph they experienced in history.
Introduction: As most of us know, Native American’s have a rich history of struggle and also triumph. Many modern Native American traditions reflect the story and struggle Native American’s experienced. These stories are filled with tradition closely tied to Mother Nature. I’m sure many of you have seen Native American art and objects, such as teepees, totem poles, and moccasins. These are articles that tied together Native American life. I’m going to share with you the meaning behind these symbols and traditions, and how they affect modern …show more content…
They were historically used as tents, for ceremonies, and hunting.
C. Some of you may or may not have heard of a Native American Powwow.
a. A Powwow is a spiritual ceremony which men and women dance and sing in circles and groups to celebrate the circle of life and death. They normally include food, chanting, drums, and spiritual believers.
b. A “pau-wau” was a term given to a healing ceremony conducted by people of religious or spiritual power.
c. When European settlers started settling they witnessed these and soon every native American gathering was called a “powwow”
As you can tell
Conclusion
As you can see Native American traditions, symbols, and objects have changed over time. Traditions and ceremonies are strongly connected to the earth and celebration of life and death. Next time you are at riverside and see the totem pole or when you see new moccasins at the mall, remember the historic ties to Native American life.
` Works Cited
"Native American Rituals and Ceremonies - History and Information." Native AmericanRituals and Ceremonies - History and Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 July 2015.
2. Online Source
3. There is no author listed. The information seems reliable and relevant to other …show more content…
Feather, Fran Dancing, and Rita Robinson. Exploring Native American Wisdom: Lore,Traditions, and Rituals That Connect Us All. Franklin Lakes, NJ: New Page, 2003. Print.
2. Book
3. Fran Dancing Feather and Rita Robinson are the authors. The information is verifiableand has supporting material relevant to the subject
1. "Ho-Chunk Indian Fact Sheet." Facts for Kids: Ho-chunk Indians (Winnebagos). N.p.,n.d. Web. 02 July 2015.2. Online source3. This page has no author listed, the information is clear, relavant and verifiable.
1. "Wisconsin." CultureGrams States Edition. ProQuest, 2015. Web. 2 Jul 2015.
2. Online Source
3. No author listed. CultureGrams is a reliable source and is relevant to the
Thesis: Modern Native American traditions reflect the history of struggle, strife and triumph they experienced in history.
Introduction: As most of us know, Native American’s have a rich history of struggle and also triumph. Many modern Native American traditions reflect the story and struggle Native American’s experienced. These stories are filled with tradition closely tied to Mother Nature. I’m sure many of you have seen Native American art and objects, such as teepees, totem poles, and moccasins. These are articles that tied together Native American life. I’m going to share with you the meaning behind these symbols and traditions, and how they affect modern …show more content…
They were historically used as tents, for ceremonies, and hunting.
C. Some of you may or may not have heard of a Native American Powwow.
a. A Powwow is a spiritual ceremony which men and women dance and sing in circles and groups to celebrate the circle of life and death. They normally include food, chanting, drums, and spiritual believers.
b. A “pau-wau” was a term given to a healing ceremony conducted by people of religious or spiritual power.
c. When European settlers started settling they witnessed these and soon every native American gathering was called a “powwow”
As you can tell
Conclusion
As you can see Native American traditions, symbols, and objects have changed over time. Traditions and ceremonies are strongly connected to the earth and celebration of life and death. Next time you are at riverside and see the totem pole or when you see new moccasins at the mall, remember the historic ties to Native American life.
` Works Cited
"Native American Rituals and Ceremonies - History and Information." Native AmericanRituals and Ceremonies - History and Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 July 2015.
2. Online Source
3. There is no author listed. The information seems reliable and relevant to other …show more content…
Feather, Fran Dancing, and Rita Robinson. Exploring Native American Wisdom: Lore,Traditions, and Rituals That Connect Us All. Franklin Lakes, NJ: New Page, 2003. Print.
2. Book
3. Fran Dancing Feather and Rita Robinson are the authors. The information is verifiableand has supporting material relevant to the subject
1. "Ho-Chunk Indian Fact Sheet." Facts for Kids: Ho-chunk Indians (Winnebagos). N.p.,n.d. Web. 02 July 2015.2. Online source3. This page has no author listed, the information is clear, relavant and verifiable.
1. "Wisconsin." CultureGrams States Edition. ProQuest, 2015. Web. 2 Jul 2015.
2. Online Source
3. No author listed. CultureGrams is a reliable source and is relevant to the