Native American Terms and Concepts

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clan

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a group of families who share the same ancestor

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clan mother

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head of the clan among the Iroquois people

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council

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a group of people who meet to talk and make decisions

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history

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events that have happened over time.

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league

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a group that works together toward a common goal

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moccasins

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flat shoes made of soft leather

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reservation

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area of land set aside for Native Americans to live on.

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sachem

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the leader of a group of Algonquians

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long house

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Iroquios house made of branches and bark

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three sisters

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corn, beans and squash.