The video mentions several technological innovations spearheaded by Native Americans. Name two of these innovations and briefly describe their significance.

Kayaks (invented by the Inuit, built from seal skin) allowed for efficient water travel and hunting. The Tomol (built by the Chumash) were advanced ships that facilitated fishing and travel between the Channel Islands and mainland California.

Why is it important to study indigenous cultures, according to the video?

Indigenous cultures offer unique ways of knowing and perspectives that can contribute to solving modern problems.

Why Study Indigenous Cultures?

8th Grade•40 minutes•AERO Social Studies Practice and C3 1. Develop questions and plan inquiries

Learning Objective

I can explain the importance of studying indigenous cultures and develop research questions to begin an inquiry.

Key Concepts

Many Native American ways of knowing are rooted in observing the earth and living in close relationship to it since time immemorial.

The Migma people have a word for braiding two world views together: Etuaptmumk or two-eyed seeing.

Thanks to their deeply rooted connection to their lands, native people have developed some of the most effective means of environmental care.

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1. According to the video, what is one commonality in Native American ways of knowing, despite their diversity?

2. The video discusses the concept of "two-eyed seeing." Explain what this concept means and provide an example of how it is being used today.

3. How did the Blackfoot Confederacy elders contribute to the understanding of medicine wheels in Alberta, Canada?

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Introduction to Indigenous Knowledge : Ep 8 of Crash Course Native American History

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