Counting coup is best described as a game of strategic warfare and, in many cases, it was considered a game of intertribal warfare. This was a tradition practiced by Native Americans of the Great Plains, and earning counting coup status…
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Gourds are crafted by Native American artisans and they have been utilized to make many items, including birdhouses, pottery, and musical instruments. The gifting of a gourd rattle is a spiritual tradition; the rattle must be handled with care, as…
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The Day of the Dead can be traced back to ancient Aztec tradition, when a month of ritual was established to honor the goddess of death, Mictecacihuatl, who inhabited the Aztec underworld and guarded the bones of the dead. Businesses…
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Unlike today’s western civilization, where droves of people flock to social media sites to find life-long companions, the Native American people courted in a more localized fashion. While the ritual was displayed publicly, the men and women were able to…
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Hopi legend has it that a wise farmer once said to his people, “This is not about growing vegetables; it is about growing kids.” The Hopi are known for their sacred agricultural customs which honor the lives of newborns. The…
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