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Symbolism and Collective Identity

  • Explain how Wampum belts provide insights into the collective identities of the Iroquois.
  • Develop a symbol that accurately reflects a collective identity that students may have as members of a group.

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References

Title:

The Wampum Shop:Wampum Belts

Host:

The Jake Thomas Learning Centre
Description:

This website contains information about Wampum Belts as well as images.
Navigation Tips:

Scroll down to access images.
URL:

http://www.wampumshop.com/1594.html

 

Title: Wampum
Host: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Description: This website contains information about Wampum.
Navigation Tips: Click on the links to access additional information.
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wampum

 

Title: The Symbols of Canada
Host: Canadian Heritage
Description: This website contains information about and images of Canadian symbols.
Navigation Tips: Click on the links to access information.
URL: http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1444070816842

 

Title: Ely Parker 1770–1844
Host: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Description: This website contains information about the Hiawatha Wampum Belt.
Navigation Tips: Scroll down to access complete text.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/warrior/content/timeline/crisis/hiawatha.html
Last updated: October 20, 2017 | (Revision History)
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