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Discover the importance of the eagle, owl and parrot in the life of the Cherokee.Cherokee and Feathered Friends

Enjoy a legendary story of the ballgame between the birds and the animals. Discover the importance of the eagle, owl and parrot in the life of the Cherokee, and meet a few of these live birds. Learn the power of the practice of thankfulness, as used by these Native People.

Features

  • Live birds - may include: Belle, the green-winged macaw, Christopher Columbus, the barred owl, and Sky, the parakeet
  • Storytelling followed by appearance of the live birds featured in the story
  • Historic Cherokee story about ball game between birds and animals
Purposes
  • Show native people’s respect for nature
  • Share message of "Wado" or thankfulness
  • Share Cherokee legends and myths including that of the flying squirrel and bat
  • Teach ecology and respect for the land
  • Explain the Cherokee belief that each bird provides a symbolic gift
  • Teach Cherokee culture, customs and language

Birdman Dave Performing with Christopher
 

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