Today is ... Native Americans Day

ACTIVITY 1

1. Which word don't you associate with Native Americans?
a. Apaches
b. Egyptians
c. Comanches
d. Siouxs
e. Mohawks

ACTIVITY 2

As you have discovered, the Sioux are one Native American Tribe. Let's know some facts about them by answering the questions below.

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1. What's the meaning of "Sioux"?

2. Where do the sioux people live?
3. How are the Sioux organised?
4. Do they have their own laws?
5. Who is an "itancan"?
6. What language do the Sioux speak?
7. Do Sioux children go to school?
8. What do children like doing in their free time?
9. What type of "homes" did Sioux people live in?
10. Where do they live nowadays?

ACTIVITY 3

Now you will listen to some Native American music. It's interpreted by a band called Sacred Spirit and the title is Yeha Noha.
Write down what this music makes you feel.