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Table of contents

• Introduction
• Native American Party Invitation
• Native American Arrow Head
• Native American Necklace
• The Dream Catcher
• Native American Party Dress Code
• Native American Party Decorations
• Native American Party Guest Arrival & Announcement
• Native American Party Favors
• Native American Party Activities
• Face Painting
• Chief
• Funny Faces
• Pass The Apple
• Food & Drink

Introduction

The Native Americans, also known as Indians, are those folk who lived from the land in what is today known as America. However most people know them through both the historical and fictional accounts of western films as well as books where they often battled with each other or with the cowboys to prevent claim being made on their land.

Something that not many may know is that the Native Americans arrived in present-day America some 12,000 years ago from Eurasia by traveling over a land bridge at a time when the continents were still connected to each other. Of course not all of them stayed in the same place as some went further south while others decided to settle more to the north.

Unfortunately the arrival of the Europeans didn't go down peacefully as many a war ensued in the years to follow. These wars saw heavy losses on both sides and also saw the extinction of entire Native American cultures and tribes.

However the Native Americans didn't only make war - when they weren't hunting or fighting, they often took part in some of the greatest parties you can imagine! So, for those who want to party like the Native Americans, we've got just the thing to satisfy your needs. Below you'll find a number of tips to help your organize the party of the year and one sure to leave your guests impressed.

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Native American Party Invitation

As with any party, you’ll need to buy or make a couple of Native American party invitations first. For those who’re a little stuck for ideas, you’ll find some of ours below along with the necessary descriptions. Be sure to include the following information with your invitations:

• Party Name: Give your party a proud Native American name like “Sitting Wolf’s Spring Feast”

• Salutation: Be sure to adapt your guests’ names accordingly. Examples here include “Golden Duck Sarah” or “Running Bear Jim”

• Date & Time

• Venue/Location

• Dress Code

• Contact Details

• Additional information…
  

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Native American Arrow Head

For this invitation you will need to get each of the friends you wish to invite a souvenir arrow head. These can be bought at the appropriate retailer in your area or off the internet.

Once you have the arrow heads, you will have to buy or make matching invitations to go along with them. Combine the arrow heads and the invitations and get ready to deliver.

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Native American Necklace

Have a look on the internet for some Native American necklaces or other pieces of jewellery. As soon as you have found appropriate ones, buy one for each of the friends you wish to invite to your party. Once you have those, you will have to make or buy some invitation cards that will contain the details of your party.

When everything is done, simply combine the necklaces or other pieces of jewellery and get ready to deliver.

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The Dream Catcher

This invitation is the same as those above, but will require a dream catcher instead. These can either be bought at the appropriate retailer in your area or off the internet. Alternatively, if you fancy yourself good with your hands, get some instructions off the internet and make them yourself.

When you’re done with the dream catchers, don’t forget the invitation cards as these will contain all the details for your party.

Finally, simply combine the invitation cards and the dream catchers and get ready to deliver.

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Native American Party Dress Code

For a Native American party the dress code is quite simple: Traditional Native American. If you or your friends are unsure as to what this entails, just have a look on the internet for the appropriate items.

Native American Party Decorations

Here are a couple of decorations to consider for your Native American Party. These can be bought from the appropriate retailer in your area or off the internet.

• Totem poles (either real or inflatable)

• Teepees

• Native American Art (against the walls)

• Stuffed animals (if you know someone who would lend them to you for the duration of your party)

• Balloons (decorated with Native American designs)

• Streamers

• Plants

• Bows, arrows and spears (mounted against the walls)

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Native American Party Guest Arrival & Announcement

Ask your dad or another older male to dress up as a Native American chief and wait at the door to welcome your guests. As each guest arrives, the Chief then has to use a standard Native American greeting to greet your friends and give them each a Native American name.

Native American Party Favors

Party favors are small gifts that you can give your friends when they arrive at the party. These items are often used as reminders of a good party or at the party itself. Below you’ll find a couple of ideas which you and your parents can buy from a store in your area or from the internet.

• Stationary

• Posters

• Calendars

• Mugs

• Souvenir Arrows

• Native American art

• Native American souvenirs

• Jewellery

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Native American Party Activities

Face Painting

We all know that the Native Americans often painted their faces for different reasons, be it going to war or for any other occasion. For this activity you will have to get your hands on some face paint – enough for all your friends – before the event.

When it’s time for the activity, divide into two groups – the one group doing the makeup and the others having their faces painted. As soon as that’s done, the two groups should switch.

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Chief

Consider yourself on par with the Native Americans of old, do you? This game will test both your accuracy and your speed. And all you'll need to play it, is a small, soft ball (the hardest object that may be used is a tennis ball).

One person is selected as Chief for the duration of the game. The game starts with the Chief having the ball and having to throw others with it. If someone is hit with the ball anywhere on their body except on clenched fists, they are in the Chief 's team. Those who are not yet in the Chief’s team may hit the ball with their fists or carry it between their firsts, but no other type of contact is allowed (if it does happen, they have to join the Chief’s team.

The winner of the game is the last person to avoid being hit by the ball or joining the Chief 's team.

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Funny Faces

This game will test your resolve, and your ability to keep a straight face. To play it one person has to be seated and the rest lined up in front of the seated person, facing him or her.

The object of the game is to make the seated person laugh. Whoever manages this gets to take the seat and test their own resolve.

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Pass The Apple

A fun game that will definitely see some weird postures (and also an excellent ice breaker). And all you will need, are two apples.

To start off, you and your friends will have to divide into two groups. Each group then has an apple which one of the members (of each group) then has clenched between their lower jaws and their throat. This person then has to pass it to the person to their left, who has to receive and hold the apple between their lower jaws and their throat. And so the game continues until each group has completed a full circle pass. The group that finishes first, wins.

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Food & Drink

As the Native Americans had their own cuisine, you'll have to do some research and get your hands on some recipes. Traditional dishes of the Native Americans include the following:

• Corn bread

• Fry Bread

• Succotash

• Pemmican

• Buffalo Stew

• Dry meats

• Chili Stew

• Salted Salmon

But of course these might not be to everyone’s taste and, as such, why not just get a couple of things you know everyone will enjoy. These include pizzas, burgers, French fries, tacos, kebabs, etc. The same goes for drinks.

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