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Indigenous Languages Aren't Dead: How Music Is Upholding Them
Rappers, folk singers and reggae musicians singing in their Native tongue represent ways the Cherokee language is engaging new and younger speakers.
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Pbs: Native American Culture: Cherokee Eagle Dance
In this video, The Warriors of AniKituhwa perform the Eagle Dance. Like other dances from Cherokee culture, the Eagle Dance serves as a catalyst for people to come forward and share their memories and a way to preserve cultural...
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Pbs: Native American Culture: Cherokee Beaver Dance
In this video, The Raven Rock Dancers perform the Beaver Dance, a social dance depicting the actions of a hunting party. Included are teaching tips and additional background information. [5:10]
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Pbs: Native American Culture: About Cherokee Dance
In this video, John Bullet Standingdeer describes the cultural importance of the ceremonial Eagle Dance, performed by the Warriors of AniKituhwa, and the social Beaver Dance, performed by the Raven Rock Dancers. Included are teaching...
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Pbs: Native American Culture: Little Deer and Mother Earth
Listen to a traditional Cherokee story in which humans are killing too many of their animal relatives, threatening the delicate balance of nature. The lesson is that people should take "only what you need with respect and gratitude." A...