This year we've been studying a lot about Early Americans, particularly Native Americans. So, when a friend mentioned that the nearby Indian Reservation had festivities for National Indian Day, we decided to join her family and attend. All in all it was a good time, to be honest the little kids were cute, but it was the jr. high kids that really showed skill. At the end of the presentation some of the tribe elders danced... now that was awesome! Also a young man.. I think 1st grade ... danced on his own as a tribute to one of the council elders.
Our friend, who is Native American, answered a number of our questions. It was neat to see such an emphasis on heritage though and to see the traditions passed on from the older generation to the younger. I thought you'd include some pics from today and a video of the elders dancing.
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