Green Tie Guys have begun stepping up for girls in our community
Date: Sun Nov 01, 12:00 AM EST - Sun Nov 01, 11:59 PM EST
- Council Program Events
- Brownies,
- Daisies,
- Ambassadors,
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Volunteers,
- Seniors
November is a time to celebrate their rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the significant contributions of Native/Indigenous people. It’s also a good time to give girls a general awareness of the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and of the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Which is correct: Native American or American Indian?
Native American, American Indian and Indigenous Peoples are all used, even within the Native community. Many prefer their tribal affiliation (like Lakota people, Sioux, Cherokee, etc.) to generalized terms. Some Native Americans prefer one term over the other, so if you’re unsure, just ask!
Ways to celebrate Native American Heritage Month include:
• Explore the real history (not myths or stereotypes) of Native Americans / Indigenous Peoples in America. Learn about Georgia’s Native People.*
• Help girls compare facts VS myths about the real first Thanksgiving
• Read or watch videos (YouTube) about contemporary Native Americans / American Indians - people of today, not just historical figures!
• Help girls understand that there were and are many different Native nations (tribes), languages and cultures.
• Watch videos of traditional Native storytelling, dance, drumming, games and handcrafts (pottery, weaving, jewelry-making, etc.)**
• Learn about (and even try!) authentic Native food and recipes. For recipes, try First Nations Development Institute "https://www.firstnations.org/knowledge-center/recipes/", which shares popular dishes like fry bread and Wojapi, and Powwows.com, which lists 25 favorites. You can incorporate these into several of the Legacy Cook badges: Snacks; Simple Meals; New Cuisines; and Locavore.
• Attend a Native educational event, visit a Native American museum or cultural center, or attend a powwow.
*Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta has both a Brownie and a Junior Our Own Council’s “Georgia’s Native People” badge. (currently under revision.)
**These could be incorporated into the Brownie Potter badge; the Junior Jeweler, Musician, and Playing the Past badges; the Senior Textile Artist badge.
Other Badge/Journey Links: In the Brownie World of Girls Journey, the Brownie friends meet a First Nations (Indiginous) girl in Canada.
