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Mrs. Halgerson Fall 2013 ~ Presentation created by Mrs. Tami Brown

 What are some common misconceptions people have about South Dakota?

 Why is all of this important now?

 Do we seem to treat other cultures with more open arms? Why or why not?

 What is the danger of stereotyping Native Americans (or any other group)?

Original native people belonged to 200+ distinct groups and spoke 500 different languages Native American literature was primarily oral, passed through storytelling and performances

creation myth  1)creation myth – explains the beginning of the world hero and trickster tales  2)hero and trickster tales – believed to have transformed world to present state ritual songs and chants  3)ritual songs and chants – part of storytelling

 Emphasizes importance of living in harmony with the natural world.   Belief was that humans do not have domain over nature

 myth  myth – traditional story passed through generations that explains why the world is the way it is  creation myth  creation myth - explains how the universe, earth, and life began

sense of awe  1)instill a sense of awe toward the mystery of the universe workings of the natural world  2)explain workings of the natural world social customs  3)support and validate social customs guide people  4)guide people through trials of living