Culture: Natives Flashcards
why did aboriginals have a great respect for their environment
because they were able to survive because of it
The Amerind developed a lifestyle adapting to what conditions
The environment around them
what is the Amerindians spirituality
animism
what is animism
animism is when you believe that everything in nature has its own spirit and you were able to survive because of it
how did the natives transmit information and traditions
they were passed on orally and the elders were highly respected for their knowledge and experience
what is the great importance on dreams
they consider them a privileged means of communications with the spirits
what does the ritual of the sweat lodge represent
The tent represents the room of the mother, the stones represent the elders, and the ceremony is accompanied by songs which promotes introspection and contemplation or meditation
what do shamans do
they use virtual sweat lodges to communicate with the spirits during the night
what are the objects for shamans to create links with the spirits
drums tobacco and dance rattles
why don’t Amerindians believe in the philosophy that this is mine not yours
they believe that all beings are equal and independent their social values evolved by witnessing the equality and generosity between members of the community
how were the leaders chosen
they are chosen for the current and their wisdom, they are responsible for guiding the community, and they don’t impose their decision.
did the French have an influence on Amerindian culture and vice versa?
yes, a huge one.
what French products transform the Amerindian way of life?
copper pots, iron tools, knives, clothes, bread, alcohol, guns, and many other objects
how did Amerindian culture transmit to the Canadians military wise
Canadians adopt the tactics of ambushment (this made it easier to fight in the woods) and canoes, toboggans and tobacco were added to the European culture
what do Amerindians believe during hunting?
a succeful Hunter doesn’t only rely on the skills, the hunter must show respect to the spirits of the animals, and they believe that the animal agrees to give himself to the hunter
