As described by Adams, William Yewdale (2004), the Nabajo are an American Indian culture located in Arizona and New Mexico. They were often referred to as “Apaches” in sixteenth-century Spanish documents. Although they were referred to as this, so were many other Athapaskan-speaking groups of the New Mexico Province. After the sixteenth-century, they were always referred to as “Navajo” (or “Nabajo” in the Spanish language). No one is absolutely sure of the origin of the name but it has been speculated to be derived from the Tewa Pueblo Indian word for “cultivated fields”. This name was most likely given to the Navajo people because of their dependency on agriculture. The traditional home of the Navajo people has…show more content… The Mbuti are said to be born “pure” from the forest. A baby carrier, or sling, called a koko, is used only when needed for long treks across lands, or when foraging for food. The baby will typically be held by the mother, siblings, or any other present figure, sat on the him and held onto with one arm. During young childhood, Mbuti children play with “toys” that might not be considered typical for other cultures, or today’s technological society. Nets, spears, fire spears, tops, bark beaters, and bows are all typical “toys” of the Mbuti children. Much of what the Mbuti’s childhood play revolves around is actually teaching them valuable skills to become a respected member of the Mbuti culture. They do not play games but rather perform “rituals” or revolve around these valuable skill teachings. Mbuti culture drives the important concept that children have rights, and the importance of age at a young age. Every day, the children get to light the hunting fire that is set before the adults leave to hunt. This is a given chore for the children of the settlements because the Mbuti believe it instills responsibility into the children. Children often play away from the camp to be sure to stay out of the way of adults. Sometimes, camps will have “playgrounds” called “Bopi”. Here, all the Mbuti children can play together and learn valuable skills from one another. Typical play includes the hunting of forest rats, mice, and small fish. Once girls reach ages eight to ten, they will often help make twine, a sort of weaving used to make many things for the Mbuti culture. Children ages ten and up will leave the bopi and begin to take on many adult-like activities. This includes learning how to hunt (typically taught by the father) and learning how to
