Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs

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Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs

by Alice C. (Alice Cunningham) Fletcher

EN·~2 hours

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A gentle invitation to step into the world of Native American rituals, this collection brings together lively dances, timeless games, and the songs that once guided them. Designed especially for young listeners, the material invites you to move, chant, and feel the rhythm that ancient peoples used to celebrate community and the land around them.

Interwoven with each activity is a brief glimpse of the spiritual outlook that shaped them. The author explains how the indigenous notion of a unifying life‑force—known in some tongues as Wakon’da—infused everything from the stones to the sky, giving ordinary actions deeper meaning. These insights help listeners appreciate the reverence for nature that underlies each step and melody.

Beyond cultural curiosity, the book offers clear, easy‑to‑follow instructions so you can try the dances and games yourself, accompanied by authentic native songs. It’s an engaging way to connect with a heritage that still resonates in today’s world, encouraging respect, cooperation, and a fresh appreciation for the natural world.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (170K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Newman and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2004-07-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Alice C. (Alice Cunningham) Fletcher

Alice C. (Alice Cunningham) Fletcher

1838–1923

A pioneering American ethnologist, she devoted decades to studying Native communities—especially the Omaha—and to recording their songs, ceremonies, and social life. Her work helped shape early anthropology in the United States, even as her role in federal Indian policy remains part of a more complicated legacy.

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