Culture & Traditions
The art, stories, ceremonies, and daily life of Indigenous peoples in our region. Students explore how these traditions connected people to the land and to each other.
Key Questions
- 1What traditions and ceremonies were important to the Indigenous peoples of our state?
- 2How did Indigenous peoples use stories to pass on knowledge and values?
- 3What Indigenous traditions are still practiced and celebrated today?
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