BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title

Buffalo Cultures and Tipi Lifeways of Plains Indians
 
Provider Name
Journeys Into American Indian Terr
 
Robert Vetter

Eastport , NY 11941
Phone:
631-878-8655
Email:
info@indianjourneys.com
Website:
www.indianjourneys.com

Program Description
Old and new ways of the Plains peoples includes moving museum of tipi, beadwork, quillwork, clothing, buffalo stomach cooking pot, tipi 'furniture,' shields, weapons, etc., music and dance (depending upon number of students). Aligns with NYS arts anchor standards 11. Specifically connects with visual art enduring understanding and essential questions. 2.3, 6.1, and 11.1 Learn how Plains Indians hunted buffalo, used its parts for food, clothing, shelter living in ecological balance with buffalo, used artistic expression in all aspects of life and keep their culture alive today. Aligns with NYS CR-S Framework by affirming cultural differences among groups as an asset and encouraging all students to connect with cultural voices different than their own. Cost includes video segments and live performance.
 

Categories
Visual Arts (VA), Social Studies ,
 



Additional Resources 

Program Recommendations
Grades
K,1,2,3,4,5,6



See Video  
Arts Standards
1,2,4


Other Standards 
SS



Curriculum Connections 
Native American Studies , Global / Multicultural Studies , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,2,3,4



Cost 
Cost Single: $1575/up to 2 performances
Cost Multiple:


Duration
60 minutes