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Twelve Mountain Tribal Crossword Puzzle

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Agreements under international law entered into between the US government and first nation peoples, many of which were later not honored by the government.
Method by which a Shaman projects his spirit out of his physical body while he is still awake.
Animal that symbolizes the divine spirit, creation and freedom.
Group of families with common language and culture.
First Nation peoples and culture.
A priestly healer and spiritual leader who enters supernatural realms particularly when the tribe is facing adversity.
Practice of capturing women to marry among some mountain clans.
A kinship group among the Scottish people, often giving a sense of shared identity and descent to members.
Traditional Native American method of burning sacred herbs to produce a smoke cloud which is used in various cleansing or prayer ceremonies and purification or healing rituals.
Act signed into law by President Andrew Jackson on May 28, 1830, authorizing the president to grant unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state borders.
Special sacred building, usually built underground, by western natives that is used for spiritual ceremonies, religious rituals and ceremonial preparations.
Protective charm or device, originally to keep away evil spirits while one sleeps.
Female responsible for the welfare of the clan. She names all the people of the clan and holds a position in nominating, installing and removing the male leader.
The warrior who is highest in the clan Hierarchy.
A feather from this bird symbolizes wisdom, the ability to see things normally, a creature of the night - silent and swift.
An attempt to achieve a vision of a future guardian spirit through the process of fasting, isolation and meditation.
A feather from this bird symbolizes guardianship, strength and far-sightedness
Tartan knee-length garment which was worn by men and boys in the 16th century and in some parts of the Twelve Mountain region even today.
Down
Animal often thought to represent mistakes, stealth, and wicked humor.
Geographical setting for Rescued by the Ranger.
The religious belief that all natural objects within the universe, have souls or spirits. It is believed that spirits exist not only in humans but also in animals, plants, trees, mountains rocks etc.
Special, sacred container for various objects, or amulets, of supernatural power used by a Shaman, to carry 'medicine', or symbols, of animal spirits good luck, protection and strength in battle.
A fabric pattern consisting of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors which denotes family kinship.
A special, sacred pouch for carrying various objects of special meaning and/or amulets.
These markings had specific meanings related to a warrior's role and responsibilities.
Thought to be bad luck, possess opposing characters or qualities and represent duality - good versus evil, right versus wrong.
Type of point scoring system, by which different acts of valor were accorded different levels of honor and prestige.
Animal that symbolizes courage, physical strength and leadership.
Type of horse Liedon rode.
Animal that symbolizes loyalty and trust.
No-one is allowed to interrupt and everyone must listen to what is being said, allowing everyone to express their sacred point of view.
Body of persons having to hear and decide disputes so as to bind the parties.
Meaning of Liedon's name.
Enters supernatural realms or dimensions to obtain solutions to problems including sickness.
Traditional clothing worn by native males.
Any geophysical or geographical area or feature which is sacred by virtue of its traditional cultural or religious significance or ceremonial use.
The characteristics used to define and describe a group of people.
Worn to intimidate enemies when going into battle or during warfare.
Warrior.
Animal that symbolizes compassion, grace and survival.
Animal that symbolizes anticipation, observation and stealth.