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The Value of the Horse in Native Cultures

American Indians have traditionally regarded the animals in their lives as fellow creatures with whom they share a common destiny. That intimate bond between human and animal is nowhere so evident or powerful as in the case of the horse. This video explores how the significance of the horse is reflected in the Lakota (Sioux) and Apsáalooke (Crow) traditions of making intricately designed horse regalia used in celebrations and parades. Este recurso también está disponible en español.

A horse in regalia on the plains

Resource Information

grades   4 5 6 7 8
featured nations
Lakota (Sioux), Apsáalooke (Crow)
subjects
Social Studies
regions
Northern Plains, Plateau