Cultural Video Series

Indian Education is continuing to share a series of short cultural videos for our students and families. This week, Karen Onco continues with Kiowa's traditional clothing.

Karen Onco continues her strong connection to community and traditional culture as an active member in the Norman Native American community and the Kiowa Tribe. Her commitment as an educator, parent, and elder has been recognized in professional organizations such as the Oklahoma Council on Indian Education (OCIE) and the National Indian Education Association (NIEA). We appreciate her leadership, service, and advocacy on behalf of all students.

1. Describe the clothing of the men that were shared in the video.
2. Why is the eagle important to the Kiowa? Identify the various parts of the eagle that were mentioned.
3. What is one current issue that is shared with the Kiowa war bonnet and stereotypes?

1. Describe the Kiowa buckskin dress including materials it is made from and the designs.
2. How can beadwork styles be differentiated between artists?
3. Why is the Kiowa oak leaf used as a design?

A tribal seal is an official symbol used by a tribe to show who they are and what is important to them. The tribal seal can represent the tribe's culture, history, and goals for the future.

The Kiowa seal shows a Kiowa Warrior of the Plains, as well as symbolism of the Kiowa Warrior societies, traditions, homelands, and ceremonies. It was created by the late Roland Whitehorse.

Supplies:

1. One piece of blank white paper or a printer to print the design.

2. Crayons, colored pencils, or markers

Instructions:

• Print the Kiowa Seal to color or re-draw it on a blank sheet of paper.
• Learn more about the Kiowa seal here https://www.okhistory.org/learn/ai4
• When you are finished, take a picture and share it with indianeducation@edmondschools.net.

Singers are:

Eddie Yellowfish, Otoe-Missouria, Comanche, and Osage

Me Way Seh Greenwood, Otoe-Missouria, Ponca, Chickasaw

If you missed last weeks part one of the Kiowa Cultural Video Series, here is the link to view it: https://www.smore.com/2c0qw

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