Indian Lore Merit Badge Requirements
and Selection for Sanctuary on the Trail™
1. Give the history of one American Indian tribe, group or nation that lives or has lived near you. Visit it, if possible. Tell about traditional dwellings, way of life, tribal government, religious beliefs, family and clan relationships, language, clothing styles, arts and crafts, food preparation, means of getting around, games, customs in warfare, where members of the group now live, and how they live. Presentation we offer.
2. Do TWO of the following. Focus on a specific group or tribe. We choose Paleo-Indians.
ITEM a. Make an item of clothing worn by members of the tribe. Medicine Bag.
ITEM d. Visit a museum to see Indian artifacts. Discuss them with your counselor. Identify at least 10 artifacts by tribe or nation, their shape, size, and use. Paleo-Indian site on our property.
3. Do ONE of the following:
ITEM c. Give a demonstration showing how a specific Indian group traditionally hunted, fished, or trapped. Presentation we offer.
4. Do ONE of the following:
ITEM f. Write or tell about eight things adopted by others from American Indians. Presentation we offer.
2. Do TWO of the following. Focus on a specific group or tribe. We choose Paleo-Indians.
ITEM a. Make an item of clothing worn by members of the tribe. Medicine Bag.
ITEM d. Visit a museum to see Indian artifacts. Discuss them with your counselor. Identify at least 10 artifacts by tribe or nation, their shape, size, and use. Paleo-Indian site on our property.
3. Do ONE of the following:
ITEM c. Give a demonstration showing how a specific Indian group traditionally hunted, fished, or trapped. Presentation we offer.
4. Do ONE of the following:
ITEM f. Write or tell about eight things adopted by others from American Indians. Presentation we offer.
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