Note:  Some of the words or phrases on this list are actual Native American vocabulary.  Others are English words or phrases often associated with Native Americans through usage.  Although many of these words or phrases are commonly used in US English, some of them may carry a  derogatory or bad connotation among Native Americans.  These words are included on our list because you may hear them or read them as you study about Native America.  The instructor will attempt to identify the "bad" words for you.  We will add to the list during the semester.

                Bering Strait                                                    blood brother

                brave                                                               canoe

                counting coup                                                  dream catcher

                hogan                                                              igloo

                Indian                                                              Indian giver

                katsina/kachina                                               kayak

                Long Walk                                                      medicine man/shaman

                medicine pouch                                              moccasin

                papoose                                                         peace pipe

                pemmican                                                       petroglyph

                powwow                                                         raindance

                redskin                                                           scalping

                shapeshifter                                                   skinwalker

                smoke signal                                                  squaw

                 tell tale                                                           tipi/teepee

                tom tom                                                           tomahawk

                Trail of Tears                                                  travois

                wampum                                                         war paint

                warpath                                                           wikiup