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Tohono O’odham Nation. The Preservation of Native American Culture By Leanna Wojchak and Graciela Solis. Map of Tohono O’odham Nation then & now. We:s T-We:m `am B O Ju : Together we will….
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Tohono O’odham Nation The Preservation of Native American Culture By LeannaWojchak and Graciela Solis
We:sT-We:m `am B O Ju:Together we will… The existing Tohono O’odham Nation has made it their mission to revive their traditional culture through language, dances, ceremonies and sharing their culture through community. • Himdag (Way of Life) • Saguaro Cactus Fruit Harvest • Story telling • Ceremonies • Pow wows
The O’odham language is slowly dying out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdhGBqQVUfE&feature=youtu.be
The Tohono O’odham Nation will grow each year as the community will continue to revive and preserve their culture for future generations.
References • "Official Web Site of the Executive Branch of the Tohono O'odham Nation." Tohono O'odham Nation. Tohono O'odham Nation Government, n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013. <http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/>. • Tohono O’odham Cultural Center and Museum Image links for map, flags and seal: • http://www.erasetheborder.com/images/oodham_map_revised.png • http://www.itmatrustfunds.org/Tribes_folder/TohonoO'odham.htm • http://www.manataka.org/~manataka/page356.html • http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/great_seal.aspx