Native American History Month

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Across
  1. 4. Means Southerner in Algonquian
  2. 6. earliest known contact with the Cherokee
  3. 7. is the language spoken by the Shawnee
  4. 8. the term referring to peoples with pre-existing sovereignty prior to contact with outside settlers.
  5. 9. this is one of the 3 recognized tribes of the Shawnee
  6. 10. Supreme authority within a territory
  7. 11. Translates to "Principal People" in Cherokee
  8. 12. Known as the second oldest brother of the five brothers, or bands, of Shawnee
Down
  1. 1. a Shawnee town in what is now known as Indian Old Fields in Clark County, KY
  2. 2. This tribe's language is severly endangered with less than 200 speakers worldwide
  3. 3. This tribe is known for their symbolism and colorful beadwork
  4. 5. The Cherokee use this instead of an alphabet
  5. 9. The Cherokee built this style house to live in during the winter months