Read “The Role of Children in Native American Culture”Watch: “The Oral Tradition of Storytelling” Read: Selections of Native American Stories. As you read, try to identify all the places where Native American attitude toward children is shown. Look especially at the ending of Gluskabi. What does the ending tell us about Native Americans’ respect for children?
How is the creation story about the role of death, where a child plays an important role, help us understand the importance of children in Native American culture? Can you see a connection made between children, nature, and animals? Comment on discussion board
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