Honoring Youth
Through Native Heritage
By Mark Thiel

Summary

     Native ceremonies for honoring achievement or graduation include active participation by friends and relatives as well as the honorees and distinguished guests. The use of drum songs are essential expressions of Native heritage.

Subject: Performing Arts and Social Studies

Grade-level: Grade School, Middle School, and High School

Time: variable

Objectives: To reinforce and supplement students' study of Native American history with hands-on activities. These guidelines show the basics on how to conduct youth-related achievement award and graduation ceremonies and include resources for supplies and additional information.