Native American Indian Swap~ Due: August 14, 2025
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DevaR
Loving art
Yes please. I don't usually sign up for swaps until I have finished my other swaps ( only 3 at a time is my rule) but I love this swap. I am originally from Farmington NM, surrounded by many tribes and can't wait to do these cards
Vicki Z
Addicted to ATCs
Sometimes, the most profound wisdom can be found in concise statements.
Short Native American quotes are powerful tools for reflection and inspiration.
This quote emphasizes the responsibility of preserving the environment for future generations.
"Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks."
Highlighting the importance of mindfulness and being attuned to the world around us.
"Do not judge your neighbor until you walk a mile in their moccasins."
Always be kind
Short Native American quotes are powerful tools for reflection and inspiration.
Examples of Short Native American Quotes
"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children."This quote emphasizes the responsibility of preserving the environment for future generations.
"Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks."
Highlighting the importance of mindfulness and being attuned to the world around us.
"Do not judge your neighbor until you walk a mile in their moccasins."
Always be kind
Vicki Z
Addicted to ATCs
Guess who invented popcorn
Popcorn has long been associated with campfire cooking, cast iron skillet cooking, the movies, or the microwave, but although many of us may have wondered why popcorn pops, few of us have asked where popcorn actually came from.Popcorn, also known as popping corn, is a type of corn (maize, Zea mays var. everta) that expands from the kernel and puffs up when heated. Popcorn is able to pop because its kernels have a hard moisture-sealed hull and a dense starchy interior. Pressure builds inside the kernel, and a small explosion (or "pop") is the end result. Some strains of corn are now cultivated specifically as popping corns.
The indigenous people of the Americas first domesticated the strain of maize which produces popcorn thousands of years ago.
In fact, popcorn artifacts dating back to 6,700 years ago, were discovered in Peru.
So, the next time you grab a handful of your favorite snack, remember it’s not just Orville Redenbacher or General Mills you should be thanking.
It is the Native American Indians.
(In case you didn't know, Pop Secret popcorns were introduced by General Mills in 1986.)
And how many of you remember "Jiffy Pop"????? (i.e. corn kernels wrapped in folded tin foil placed in a disposable skillet and cooked stove-top)
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DevaR
Loving art
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I love your cards @mybrokenart. The doll is so dang cute!
Vicki Z
Addicted to ATCs
Many of us associate tipis with Indian housing, but there is a much wider range of Native American homes.
It you still need ideas for your ATCs, here is a GREAT site for images of Native American Homes:
It you still need ideas for your ATCs, here is a GREAT site for images of Native American Homes:
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mybrokenart
Whatever you're not changing, you're choosing
Thank you for saying. Im always nervous when I post but I love when others show their cards so...
Yes, they are real feathers. The long ones are from a Chinese rooster and the black/white dotted feathers are from a guinea fowl, or guinea hen.
Vicki Z
Addicted to ATCs
I woke up this morning, and found I just had a skunk get into my chicken coop.
CRAP!!!
The chicken coop fence is buried 3 feet below ground, and rises 10 feet above ground, and has a roof, so what, the skunk is smarter than me
when I am trying to protect my livestock?
I am not happy, but I got there before he/she killed any chickens, sooooooo
to calm down, I did some research on skunks:
I found this about skunks and Native American Indians:
I think it is really funny!
"Urinating fox", that one was new to me
Skunk
From the Algonquian term segankw, meaning “urinating fox,”
the word “skunk” accurately captures the creature’s infamous defense mechanism.
Skunks were well-known to Native Americans for their potent odor and nocturnal habits.
Stories about skunks often featured them as cunning tricksters. The adoption of this term into English conveys a mix of respect and practicality in describing an animal that’s impossible to ignore.
CRAP!!!
The chicken coop fence is buried 3 feet below ground, and rises 10 feet above ground, and has a roof, so what, the skunk is smarter than me
when I am trying to protect my livestock?
I am not happy, but I got there before he/she killed any chickens, sooooooo
to calm down, I did some research on skunks:
I found this about skunks and Native American Indians:
I think it is really funny!
"Urinating fox", that one was new to me
Skunk
From the Algonquian term segankw, meaning “urinating fox,”
the word “skunk” accurately captures the creature’s infamous defense mechanism.
Skunks were well-known to Native Americans for their potent odor and nocturnal habits.
Stories about skunks often featured them as cunning tricksters. The adoption of this term into English conveys a mix of respect and practicality in describing an animal that’s impossible to ignore.
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An. M. Sudyka
Happy Artist
Please sign me up for this swap. Thank you.
Vicki Z
Addicted to ATCs
Squash
The Library of Congress states that the word “squash” has its origins in the Narragansett term askutasquash, meaning “something eaten raw.” Native Americans cultivated squashes for centuries as a vital part of the Three Sisters agricultural method, alongside corn and beans.
By the time European settlers arrived in America in the early 1600s, the Iroquois had been growing the “three sisters” for over three centuries.
European settlers adopted the word and the practice, incorporating squash into their diets. This versatile vegetable remains a staple of both Indigenous and global cuisines, illustrating how cultural exchange has shaped our food traditions.
The Library of Congress states that the word “squash” has its origins in the Narragansett term askutasquash, meaning “something eaten raw.” Native Americans cultivated squashes for centuries as a vital part of the Three Sisters agricultural method, alongside corn and beans.
By the time European settlers arrived in America in the early 1600s, the Iroquois had been growing the “three sisters” for over three centuries.
European settlers adopted the word and the practice, incorporating squash into their diets. This versatile vegetable remains a staple of both Indigenous and global cuisines, illustrating how cultural exchange has shaped our food traditions.
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