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in Their language (LAKOTA) the word for grandfather is tunkashilah.
In the Lakota dialect the word for grandmother is Unci.
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What did the American Indians call Long Island?
Paumonauk meaning 'fish shaped island'
Who gave the Native American the name Indians?
Columbus called the Native Americans Indians, because he thought he was in India when he arrived in America. The name stuck, and we still call them Indians today.
Did American Indians make beer?
Beer was made by American Indians
Which Indians were allied with the British?
The Iroquois Indians The Iroquois Indians The Iroquois Indians
What did the U.S. government first make with the American Indians?
What did the U.S. government first make with American Indians
What did the American Indians call the Grand Canyon?
Ongtupqa in Hopi.
Is Beyonce's grandparents from?
Her paternal grandparents are African-American and her maternal grandparents were Creole
What do we call hills of earth once built by American Indians for burial grounds?
We call these mounds.
What do we call hill of earth once built up by American Indians for burial grounds?
We call these mounds.
What should a child call their grandparents?
Whatever is respectful and is acceptable to the grandparents.
Is an American born Arawak Indian considered Black or as a Native American Indian?
The Arawak Indians are not of the black race. The Carib and Taino-Arawak Indians are all American Indians from the West Indies Central American Caribbean Islands. Note: The term red man was given to the Taino American Indians in the year 1492 by Columbus, as they used a red coloring called Bija (Beha) to ward off mosquitos and to paint their bodies red. The "red skinned Indians" are referred to as American Indians. To call an Indian a redskin is as much a derogatory term as to call an African American the "N" word.
What did the American Indians call Long Island?
Paumonauk meaning 'fish shaped island'
Why do you call parents parents?
Grandparents
What do you do to get your little cousin from calling your grandparents different names than you call them?
call your grandparents a different name you want your cousins to call them and then eventually they will copy you and then you can switch back
What actors and actresses appeared in American Grandparents - 2010?
The cast of American Grandparents - 2010 includes: Pearl Heck Louis Heck
Do you say American Indians or native American?
well, you can say either one. i prefer saying native americans,but i also say american indians. The reason why most americans today call them just plain indians is because christipher columbus thought he had sailed to india.
What did the American Indians call the journey that led them from home?
One such journey was referred to as the Trail of Tears.
