Lesson 13 of 84 · Cultures of the World
⭐ 30 XP🤝 People CircleIndigenous Cultures of North America
Indigenous cultures of North America are remarkably diverse.
🎯 Your mission
Notice what's the same. Celebrate what's different.
⚡ The twist
Family means something different in every country.
Mind = Blown
🤯 There are over 7,000 living languages right now — but one dies every two weeks.
Then & Now
🤝 You probably know someone whose story includes this.
Indigenous cultures of North America are remarkably diverse. From the Navajo to the Haudenosaunee to the Tlingit, each nation has unique languages, art, and governance.
Key Facts
Cultures change over time.
Holidays reflect a community's values.
Art and music express identity.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which is an example of a cultural tradition?
Why this still matters
Walk through your neighborhood — every house has a different story.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Learn how to say hello in three new languages.
For the dinner table
“Tell me about a tradition in our family — and where you think it came from.”
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