The first European settlers thought Native American totem poles where religious symbols. Nothing could be further from the truth. Primarily appearing on the Pacific coast of North American and Canada where large trees grew plentifully, totem poles often told a story of a tribe’s history or bear representation of a tribal nation. They could also ...
There are many Indian tribes in Canada, but I have chose this particular tribe to research. The Kwakiutl, Indians of the northwest Pacific coast of North America, live in British Columbia, Canada, along the shores of the waterways between the North Vancouver Island and the mainland. They speak one of three major dialects: Haisla, Heiltsuq, ...
Step back in time to the land of the Tlingits Indians (pronounced Klinket). Sitka, Alaska is one of the few places where Native Americans have influenced the entire town. Perhaps it is because the Tlingits have lived continuously in Sitka for over 50 centuries. Out of Sitka’s 8,500 population, 3,200 are natives. Take this opportunity ...
The Tree of Life – Western Red Cedar (Thuya plicata) is a major species which flourishes in northwestern Montana and because of its exceptional durability has become known as arbour-vitae ‘The Tree of Life’. Of Montana’s total land area (93 million acres), 17 coniferous tree species cover about 22.5 million acres. Of these 17 species, ...
When I first hear the word Thunderbird, I think first about the automobile designed by the Ford motor company. I then think about engraving of the Thunderbird on the hood of the car. However, Ford took that emblem from what Native Americans had drawn. The legend of the giant Thunderbird has been passed on by ...
Children are fascinated with Native Americans. Playing cowboys and Indians is a favorite game for many young children. Lesson plans concerning the Native Americans will teach the students about the different tribes that lived and still live across the United States. Encourage research on the tribal art being taught. A good exercise for junior high ...
Are you looking for a tropical, Caribbean, Hawaiian, etc., mix of cuisine? Then if you are in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, specifically in Bloomington, Minnesota, then you may want to visit the Kokomo’s Island Café restaurant in the Mall of America. Kokomo’s Island Café is located in the Mall of ...
Coming up the long drive, the lodge appears suddenly out of the thick forest, its green peaked roofs towering above the pines. The landscaping is all wildflowers and prairie grasses. The guard at the gate wishes you a genuine “welcome home.” A grazing buffalo wanders among the plants as you approach the grand building. If ...
Arbor Day is the last Friday in April. The holiday encourages tree-planting and the care of trees. Here’s a handful of quick facts about trees: WHAT IS A TREE? Trees live for many years, have a main trunk protected by bark, and a crown of leaves. THERE ARE LOTS OF TREES The US has nearly ...
