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The First Occupants

This insightful examination discusses the rich cultural heritage of the First Occupants of North America, tracing expressions of spirituality, generosity, and social relationships in Amerindian traditions. Key elements such as the Circle of Life, the importance of dreams, and the role of the Shaman in spirituality are explored. Additionally, the impact of European contact, especially with the French, on the indigenous way of life is analyzed, highlighting the balance between tradition and adaptation in the Americas. Key cultural practices like music, dance, and the significance of trade are also addressed, illustrating the vibrant tapestry of indigenous life.

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The First Occupants

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  1. The First Occupants How was the culture of the First Occupants expressed? Mr. Thompson – History 404

  2. Since 10 000 B.C. • What is the main difference between Western cultures (Europe) and the indigenous North American cultures? • How are we doing in this regard? • The main elements of Amerindian Culture: • Spirituality • Generosity • Dreams • Spoken word

  3. Expressing Spirituality • The Circle of Life - immortality of the soul. • Burial Objects • Dreams • The Shaman

  4. Expressing Spirituality • Amerindian traditions that are still practiced today: • Music – heavily based on drums and singing • Dancing – specific dances for specific rituals • Food – changing with the seasons • The “Sweat-Lodge” – communication with the spirits http://www.kahnawakepowwow.com/

  5. Social Relationships • Generosity and the importance of trade. • The influence of gifts and trades. • Making Treaties: • Wampum Belts (Bead Belts) • Smoking of Tobacco (Peace-Pipe)

  6. Social Relationships • Education. • Social Pressure – a true communist society. • Wars and interdependence

  7. The French and Amerindians • The Arrival of the French: • the trading of goods • copper pots, iron tools, knives, tissues, bread, alcohol. • Impact on the Amerindian way of life • The French believed… • Missionaries and the sedentary Huron-Wendat.

  8. The French and Amerindians • The French Fur Traders and Amerindian culture • The Traders started to adopt Amerindian ways • The Impact of the Fur Trade? • Amerindian dependence on European goods • Conclusion? • Thus, the relationship the Amerindians had with their surroundings for almost 10 000 years, started to deteriorate.

  9. The French and Amerindians • Far from the Mother Country… • The French who lived in New France were slowly transformed. • Amerindian objects that became a part of French Canadian culture: • Canoes, toboggans, snowshoes, tobacco… • Conclusion? • A new culture was born that was neither Amerindian nor European.

  10. Activity #1 • In either the Green or Red book- Find an Amerindian tradition that interests you and do some more research on it: • Tell me more about your chosen tradition… • Which nation/tribe does it come from? • How does the tradition fit into the cultural fabric of that tribe? • Has it died? Or is it still around? Explain. • DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR SOURCES!

  11. Thank-You.

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