Do all Indians live in tipis?, questions and answers from the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian books in association with the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution
Type
Label
Do all Indians live in tipis?, questions and answers from the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian books in association with the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-240) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Do all Indians live in tipis?
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1020304411
Responsibility statement
Smithsonian books in association with the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution
Sub title
questions and answers from the National Museum of the American Indian
Summary
"Debunking common myths and providing information about everything from katsina dolls to casinos and Pocahontas to powwows, Native staff members at the National Museum of the American Indian have handled a wide array of questions over the years. This book presents nearly 100 of their answers. This accessible and informative book counters deeply embedded stereotypes while providing a lively introduction to diverse Native histories and contemporary cultures "--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Identity -- Origins and histories -- Popular myths -- Clothing, housing, food, and health -- Ceremony and ritual -- Sovereignty -- Animals and land -- Language and education -- Love and marriage -- Art, music, dance, and sports
Classification
Subject
- Indians of North America + Public opinion
- Indians in popular culture
- Indians in popular culture -- North America
- Stereotypes (Social psychology)
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
- Stereotypes (Social psychology) -- North America
- Indians of North America + Social life and customs
- Public opinion
- Public opinion -- North America
- Questions and answers
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General
- North America
- Indians of North America + Study and teaching
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / Native American
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- Indians of North America + Public opinion
- Indians in popular culture
- Indians in popular culture -- North America
- Stereotypes (Social psychology)
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
- Stereotypes (Social psychology) -- North America
- Indians of North America + Social life and customs
- Public opinion
- Public opinion -- North America
- Questions and answers
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General
- North America
- Indians of North America + Study and teaching
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / Native American
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- Other version1
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