Totems are believed be an entity who assists a group of people, such as a family, clan, or tribe
Morning Dance
Sun Dance
A sun dance is emotional experience and an opportunity to renew kinship ties, arrange marriages and exchange
property.
Sweat Lodge
Important aspect of purification rites
Vision Quest
Done under the guidance of an elder these in which you speak with the forces of nature in search of self identification
Shaking Tent
You go into a tent with a Shaman and you sing and drum which summons the shaman's spirit helpers, whose arrival was signified by animal
cries and the shaking tent. These spirit helpers were used in curing
Potlach
They are held to celebrate initiation, to mourn the dead, or to mark the investiture of chiefs in a continuing
series of often competitive exchanges between clans, lineages and rival groups
Animisim
Many do believe in animism
Natural Environment
We belong to the land so it must be treated with care
Death and After Life
When you die you go on the "Spirit Path" and are judged by an old woman who decides whether or not you
No specific belif but mant think you are judged by an old woman who decides if you rest with your ancestors or go back to earth as a ghost
Creation Stories
Most involve us coming out of the earth and having a creator that created the people, animals and plants almost as equals, elders are seen to be very wise in these stories
Eagle Feather
Special connection with the creator as they fly so high, giving a feather is the utmost sign of respect, feathers are to be treated with care at all times
Circle
Everything is always done in circles as the power of the world comes in circles.