DIY Talking Stick Craft - Celebrating Native American Heritage Month!

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, One Book, One San Diego, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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MAKE YOUR OWN TALKING STICK with Miss Diana using beads, feathers and yarn for decoration. Use your imagination & creativity when you make your own personal  talking stick.

Learn about the Native American people's tradition and the importance of listening: "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” —Stephen R. Covey

Space is limited and preregistration is required:  https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/diy-talking-stick-craft-celebrating-native-american-heritage-month

We have much to learn from the Native American people in regards to listening. Whenever they held a council or a gathering, a “talking stick” was used. The purpose of the talking stick was to fully listen to, and respect, each other’s opinions. The talking stick was passed from person to person and only the one holding it was allowed to talk. An “Answering Feather” was also used. If the speaker asked a question, the answering feather was passed out to the person who was to answer the question. 

The talking stick can vary widely in color and design. Colors have different symbolic meanings for different tribes. Also the kind of tree used for the stick has symbolic meanings, as well as beads and hides used for decoration. The answering feather was usually from an eagle, but a turkey feather could also be used.

 

 

 

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