I will be honest and say that I didn't really know what to expect from this course. After reading the first couple chapters in Kidwell & Velie's Native American Studies, however, I think I am going to really enjoy it. I really loved reading in Chapter 2 all about the different stories that relate life to the earth. It has peaked my curiosity to learn more about these stories. I like that the stories tell of origins and answer the age-old question of “Why?” The stories also have a deeper meaning in trying to understand life and purpose. It will be interesting to learn more and I hope that throughout the semester I can explore more of these stories.
Since I am a farmer's daughter and a farmer’s wife, I am especially interested in the strong connection that American Indians have with the earth. Many of the tribes seem to believe that life and death are both tied to the land. They have an understanding that it is a reciprocal relationship. The concept of giving and taking is one that I hope to learn more about.
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