Definitions
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First Appearance |
Term |
Definition |
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Chapter 1 |
Archaeological evidence |
Artifacts that serve as proof of past civilizations, helping us understand life in the past. |
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Chapter 1 |
Colonial |
Refers to the 1600–1800 time period when colonists arrived in North America. |
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Chapter 1 |
Colonize |
When a country sends people to a foreign place to gain control, often displacing existing populations. |
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Chapter 1 |
Confederacy |
A group of people or organizations that unite together. |
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Chapter 1 |
Dialect |
A variety of a language with different words or grammar. |
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Chapter 1 |
Siouan |
Languages spoken by Native people related to the Sioux tribe, including the Monacan Nation. |
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Chapter 1 |
Canning Food |
A method of preserving crops so they last longer.
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Chapter 1 |
Elders |
Older Monacan members who are respected and are sources of history and wisdom.
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Chapter 2 |
Higų |
Monacan word for grandmother.
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Chapter 2 |
It’a:ko: |
Monacan word for great-grandmother.
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Chapter 1 |
Ancestors |
People from past generations within a family. |
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Chapter 3 |
Discrimination |
Unjust treatment based on differences.
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Chapter 3 |
Eagle |
An animal of great cultural significance to the Monacan Nation.
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Chapter 3 |
Fellowship Room |
A shared community space for all ages in the Monacan Nation. |
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Chapter 1 |
Federal Recognition |
Where the government fully recognizes that a Native American tribe was in America pre-colonization |
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Chapter 3 |
Integration |
To combine two or more things together and become one. |
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Chapter 3 |
Pondering |
Another word for wondering. |
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Chapter 3 |
Prejudice |
An unfair assumption about someone based on their identity.
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Chapter 3 |
Prohibit |
To not allow |
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Chapter 3 |
Segregation |
Forced separation of people based on characteristics like race or gender. |
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Chapter 3 |
Sovereign Nation |
An independent nation. |
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Chapter 1 |
Tradition |
Customs passed down through generations. |
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Chapter 3 |
Upstanding |
A role model or exemplary person. |
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Chapter 2 |
Wisdom |
Knowledge and experience gained over time.
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Chapter 2 |
Harvest |
To collect crops once they are ready.
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Chapter 1 |
Identity |
Who you are, including name, beliefs, and background.
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Chapter 3 |
Persevere |
To endure and stay strong through difficulties.
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Chapter 2 |
Pride |
Confidence in who you are or where you come from. |
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Chapter 4 |
Sacred |
Deeply important to a group or culture. |
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Chapter 4 |
Underrepresented |
Lacking equal voice or opportunity compared to others.
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Chapter 5 |
Birth certificate |
An official record of a person’s birth details.
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Chapter 5 |
Erased |
To remove someone from history by replacing their identity.
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Chapter 5 |
Oral history |
History passed down through spoken stories.
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Chapter 5 |
Racial Integrity Act |
An Act used to segregate marriages between different races and forced all people to register as “colored” or “white.” |
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Chapter 5 |
Resistance |
Active efforts to fight injustice |
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Chapter 1 |
Resilient |
The ability to persevere through hard times. |
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Chapter 5 |
Self-sufficient |
Providing for oneself without outside help. |
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Chapter 1 |
Faith |
A strong belief, often spiritual. |
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Chapter 3 |
Heritage |
Values and traditions passed down through generations.
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Chapter 6 |
Homecoming |
A meaningful gathering of friends and family. |
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Chapter 1 |
Respect |
Valuing others through actions and relationships.
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Chapter 1 |
Rituals |
Recurring ceremonies with cultural or spiritual meaning.
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Chapter 6 |
Spirit Guide |
A spiritual entity that guides a person, often in dreams.
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Chapter 6 |
Sweat Lodge |
A space for prayer and spiritual connection.
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Chapter 6 |
Vision Quest |
A solo journey to discover one’s true self.
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Chapter 6 |
Worship/Religion |
Practices and beliefs expressing reverence for a higher power.
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Chapter 7 |
Burial mound |
An elevated land area where ancestors are buried. |
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Chapter 7 |
Colonization |
A group expanding by taking over another group’s land.
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Chapter 7 |
Encroaching |
Starting to take over a space.
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Chapter 7 |
Exploitation |
Taking advantage of others’ rights and resources.
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Chapter 3 |
Inequality |
A lack of equal status or treatment. |
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Chapter 7 |
Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act |
A law ensuring tribal ancestors’ remains and possessions stay with their rightful communities.
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Chapter 8 |
Mashpee |
A Native American tribe of the Wampanoag Nation in Massachusetts. |
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Chapter 8 |
Regalia |
Special clothing and accessories worn during ceremonies. |
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Chapter 8 |
Saponi |
A tribe closely connected with the Monacans. |
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Chapter 8 |
Wampanoag |
A Native Nation in northeastern America with a rich history. |