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Ideal for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Native American Heritage Month, group work, introducing or reviewing Native American history, or creating a memorable classroom activity that celebrates the diverse cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. 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