Young native american rites of passage?

Answer 1

I know of one native American rite of passage for teen age apache girls. It starts at the rising of the morning star. The girl and her medicine man/woman walk out of the teepee. Throughout the whole ordeal the girl may not smile or admit and emotions. A basket of ceremonial objects and food is set in a large area or field. The girl(s) run to the basket toward the rising sun and circle the basket 3 times. She is then givin blessings by her medicine man/woman. A large ceremonial fire is then lit and the girl, her mother and sponsors must dance around it. The girl will dance all night without stopping. In the morning she is welcomed by her tribe and goes through one more test. She kneels down and her medicine man/woman puts white clay from ear to ear covering her mouth. She is then givin a special feather to symbolize her new life as a woman.

Answer 2

Young Native American rites of passage can vary among different tribes, but they often involve ceremonies and rituals to mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. These may include vision quests, sweat lodge ceremonies, or communal ceremonies such as the Sun Dance. These rites of passage are important for teaching young people about their cultural traditions, spirituality, and responsibilities within their community.