Understanding

American Indian
Children and
Adolescents
Chapter 4
Question 4
American
Indian
Misconceptions
American Indian
Cultural Characteristics
How can you direct your perceptions and that
of your colleagues toward a more positive
viewpoint?
Recognize the differences in
Values
American Indians European Americans
Sharing Saving/possession
Self-sufficient Individualism
Family and elderly respect before self Youth and self
Elders provide traditions, customs, legends, myths Teachers provide history in schools
Harmony with nature Conquest over nature (changing nature)
Cooperation Competition
Not time conscious Time conscious
Look at the present Look to the future
How can you direct your perceptions
and that of your colleagues toward a
more positive viewpoint?