6 Misconceptions About Native American People | Teen Vogue

6 Misconceptions About Native American People | Teen Vogue

Ever wonder where Native American families sleep? These girls are here to tell you that it’s not a tipi. Endearing, funny, and gentle in its approach, the video empowers seven Native American girls to debunk common misconceptions about their contemporary indigenous culture.

Journal Prompts

  • Do you or did you at one time hold any of the misconceptions exposed in the video of the seven Native American girls? How did you realize those ideas weren’t true? Why do many Americans hold those stereotypes still? What is taught (or not taught) in our schools about Native Americans that might perpetuate these stereotypes?
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