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1 PHUNC VI A Timeline of Exploration American Pantheon: Reclaiming Ancient Roots

2 Letter from the Crisis Director Dear Delegates, Hello and welcome to American Pantheon: Reclaiming Ancient Roots. My name is Anna Zuckerman and I will be your crisis director. I am a sophomore majoring in Public Relations and Global and International Studies, with minors in French and Women s Studies. When I am not pouring over mythology books, you can find me in line at Starbucks, enjoying food and debate with my friends, or watching American Horror Story. I became involved with the Penn State International Affairs and Debate Association (PSIADA) my first semester at Penn State, and this will be my second PHUNC conference. PSIADA has become my home away from home in State College, and everything I ve learned about MUN I ve learned from my fellow members who I m honored to call my closest friends. One of my hopes for you is that you are able to use PHUNC VI as a way to make connections and friendships with other students that will last for a lifetime. My high school did not have a Model UN team, so I understand how daunting a conference like this can be for new delegates; both Nico and I are here as resources for you for whatever you need. Nico, your chair, will be there in committee to help you, and I will be a crisis note away whenever you need me. I encourage each of you to speak with me at some point throughout the weekend so that I can get to know you, and so I can answer any questions you may have for me regarding Native American spirituality, PSIADA, or where to get the best pizza in State College. I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be working with you, and I am so excited to see where this pantheon takes the United States this weekend. Your First Believer, Anna C. Zuckerman acz5079@psu.edu 1

3 Hello Delegates, My name is Nicolai Sartori and I am excited to be your crisis director for PHUNC VI and look forward to working with all of you. I m a junior from Virginia who transferred to Penn State to study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I have been involved with Model U.N since I transferred here and have quickly taken to it in the short time I have been a part of PSIADA. I have staffed numerous conferences here at Penn State and competed and won in Model UN committees all over the east coast. This will be my first time chairing a committee, and I look forward to seeing how things work from the other side. I m a firm believer that a chair can make or break a committee, and I hope to use my experience to make sure you enjoy PHUNC. I am especially excited to direct this committee because of the interesting subject matter, and I hope to do this subject justice. I ve always had a great interest in the myths and legends of various cultures around the world. Sadly, however, for many people this interest doesn t extend to the myths and legends of the Native Americans. This is disappointing because Native Americans have a rich, vibrant, and very diverse mythology that many people never learn about. This committee will give you the chance to learn the value of the Native American legends and show you that the lessons they teach are still relevant today. As your crisis director I look forward to seeing you utilize new perspectives taken from these stories to tackle the most pressing issues in America and reclaim your roots! My job for PHUNC VI is to direct this committee and ensure that you have an incredible experience in and out of committee. Please don t hesitate to see me with any questions or concerns throughout the weekend. I encourage you to talk to me about what you d like to see from this committee. I know this committee will be great and I will see you at PHUNC! Respectfully, Nicolai Sartori 2

4 Letter from the Chair Dear Delegates, My name is Andrew Mickle, and I will be your chair for American Pantheon: Reclaiming Ancient Roots. Born-and-raised in Port Matilda, right outside of State College, I m now a sophomore at Penn State studying International Relations and Digital and Print Journalism, where I am the President of the UN Campus Advocates and the Politics Section Editor for The Underground, a student news organization. I didn t do Model UN during high school, so PHUNC V was my first MUN conference experience, where I crisis staffed for the Liberian Civil War committee. I instantly knew I had found a new passion with an absolutely amazing group of new friends, and I couldn t wait to get even more involved. I am so excited to help run this committee, where we will be exploring an often unheard topic of Native American spirituality. The delegates holding the positions of various deities is unlike any other committee I ve seen, and I m extremely excited to see what direction all of you take this committee in, through your actions and through your words. I will be working with my wonderful fellow staffers, including our outstanding crisis director, to take into account your powerful arguments, your timely directives, and your creative crisis notes, to determine which deities will rise to the top of the American Pantheon. Whether it s a weekly simulation, a 6-hour MiniMUN event, or BarMUN XI in Boston, I ve learned from my delegate experience how critical the chair position is to running a committee effectively and enjoyably. While I m not an expert, I ve taken heavy consideration from my own preferences and from the voices of my fellow PSIADA members for what makes a good chair. I can promise you all that I will be putting my best foot forward for this position, and I cannot wait to hear each and every one of you as we explore this incredibly interesting topic in the committee room together. Sincerely, Andrew Mickle 3

5 Background The United States is a nation inundated with words. Books, letters, and essays have determined the outcome of major political battles, and posts, hashtags, and news stories determine the course of our current events. However, the flood of information does not always bring discernment. With the internet as the main facilitator, fabricated stories and meaningless posts clot our facebook feeds. From your position in the heavens, you have surely witnessed the cries of those who feel objectified and felt the pain of thousands who have experienced violence. The United States is the land of the free, but many are afraid, and few believe. You have the ability to change that. You are the only ones who can bring this land back to its roots. Before contact with Lewis and Clark, hundreds of Native American tribes practiced their religion in small villages and mobile camps. From the Eastern woodlands to the open plains to the salmon-filled rivers of the North West coast, the people who lived on this land knew that the Earth was their mother, friend, and protector. Most clans participated in village rituals led by medicine men and clan leaders, in addition to smaller family prayers and devotions led by mothers and sisters. Balance, or hozho in the Navajo language, was key to prosperity and happiness. Mortals came to you to settle anxieties and arguments and brought you gifts to keep your favor. For years beyond count spirits and mortals worked together, allowing harmony to rule the nation. However, the United States today sings a different tune. Native American Spiritualism has nearly disappeared into memory, and a new holy spirit receives most American prayers. If you are ever to reign over your land again, you will need to know what you re dealing with. Religious Landscape 4

6 God is a complicated word in the United States. Christianity, which has long been the most common religion in America, is now competing with other religions like Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam for mainstream discipleship. The Catholic Church in particular is suffering to maintain its hold on modern Americans only 18% of the population identifies as Catholic, and although the majority of religious Americans are Christian, the number of Christians continues to slowly dwindle. In its place, other established religions are seeing growth. Buddhism is now the second most common religion in the United States, and both Hindu and Islamic populations are increasing. In addition to the rise in established religion is a rise in unestablished religion. Almost a quarter of the American population identifies as spiritual, but is unaffiliated with a particular religion. Part of this seems to be generational. A study done by the Public Religion Research Institute1 found that one third of people under 35 are not affiliated with a particular religion. The Huffington post published an article2 agreeing with the PRRI s findings, claiming that church attendance is declining, while the nonreligious-but-spiritual population is growing rapidly. Luckily for you, Native American spirituality has always been more of a way of life than an established, rule-based religion.3 It is the opinion of this writer that the younger population might be open to the American Pantheon and its goals all conjecture, of course. However, the elders in any population are often wiser and more attuned with their world; it would be unwise for anyone to ignore the aging Americans who might sympathize with your cause. 1 "America's Changing Religious Identity." PRRI. Accessed June 11, "American Religion Has Never Looked Quite Like It Does Today." HuffPost. Last modified April 15, "Native American Religions." Encyclopedia Britannica. Accessed July 6,

7 In addition to youth, the LGBT population shows the largest number of unaffiliated, religious people. The PRRI s findings show that 46% of LGBT Americans do not follow a particular tradition. This may be in part to a long history of intolerance and homophobia in established religions like Christianity, Judaism, etc. This idea is supported by the PRRI, which found that social and political beliefs do play a large part in religious demographics (See Party Affiliation by Religious Affiliation Chart). It will be important for the American Pantheon to reach across age, racial, gender, identity, and party lines to build a following of diverse worshippers. In order to reign over the land of the free, you must appeal to the diverse population of the modern United States. Relevant Events The American Indian Religious Freedom Act was passed by congress in The law, which turns forty years old this year, ensures that any mortals you may convert will be allowed to practice their faith. However, despite this protection, you will face many challenges in your endeavor. As you know, your power is rooted in the earth, and the Native Americans who prayed to you were closely attuned to the land they lived on. Without sacred spaces for worship, it will be impossible for mortals to hear you. Additionally, you must find a way to break into the complicated world of politics. One of your most important goals is to find a way to ingratiate Native American spiritualism into American politics. It is imperative that this pantheon dedicate their efforts to reclaiming spaces like these, both in print and in policy. You are only as powerful as the people who pray to you. Concluding Thoughts You, the members of the American Pantheon, face a unique challenge s Americans see the world through a screen you will have to adapt to a modern world to return to an ancient one. You must find a way to communicate in mortal languages, and understand how human trends work. You must reach across cultural divides to unite the people of America and return them to the earth that bore them. You are tasked with merging technology and tribal religion to create a modern America that is in touch with its ancient roots; by teaching modern Americans to follow hoozhooji k e iina, you can bring balance back to the world. 6

8 Committee Structure Structure and Purpose: American Pantheon is a crisis style committee, which means that outcomes rest largely in your hands. While I have outlined several topics of debate and goals for the committee, your actions as delegates will determine the path this committee eventually takes. This means that the pace of the committee (and your crisis updates) will largely be determined by the actions you take in committee. As delegates, you will be acting largely through group directives, and personal crisis notes. Crisis will act as all people and institutions that are not represented in the committee. For example, you will need to use crisis to communicate with humans, as you cannot reveal yourself to mortals without blinding them. You will be able to communicate with crisis primarily through notes, but you may request that a character enter, or meet with a crisis staffer who will represent the person you would like to meet. American Pantheon will begin in the present day, so you do not need to memorize facts about a future world. However, throughout the weekend, we will progress forward in time. You will be made aware of the current date in any crisis updates you receive For this committee, the accelerated passage of time is designed to allow maximum results for delegate actions. As delegates you will be working with a chair and co chair, who are there to maintain decorum, moderate debate, and provide guidance to you regarding parliamentary procedure. If you have any questions regarding appropriate procedure, debate, or have another personal inquiry, you can either make a point of personal privilege or send a note to crisis marked with three asterisks*** This will provide you with easy access to a crisis staffer who will meet with you to discuss any questions you may have. Portfolio Powers: Portfolio powers are the individual powers each delegate will have during the conference. You can access your portfolio powers by sending a note to crisis with either a question or an action you would like to take. Not every request you make will be granted, but the crisis staff will ensure that you see the results of your actions. In this particular committee, many of you will notice that your portfolio powers are nature-related. The Native Americans connected to their gods through the Earth, so your powers have largely manifested in control over the natural world. This is both a gift and a challenge to you. Your incredible cosmic powers, which would dazzle any ancient mortal, may go unnoticed by modern Americans who can emulate your power with video editing. This is your challenge: to use your ancient powers to revive belief in you. Your delegate descriptions will provide information regarding your individual powers, but I encourage you to do your research and discover what other abilities your character might have. Crisis: Crisis will act as all entities not represented in the committee. For example, crisis will represent foreign powers not represented in the committee, the domestic populations of each nation, and the economic forces of the nations. You will communicate with crisis primarily through notes, but you may request that an attaché enter and meet with a crisis staffer who will represent the person you would like to meet. 7

9 When communicating with crisis, use detailed yet simple notes. An example of a note to move troops would look like this: Front To: Crisis From: Name of your position Inside Please move 1,000 soldiers from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Crisis will respond to your request. If they deny it, you ll be told you don t have enough supplies to move these soldiers or whatever other reason it is that you cannot do so. Perhaps your soldiers, on their way to Pittsburgh, encounter an enemy force in State College. In that case, you will receive a note that looks like the one to the left. Here it is important to remember that your troops never made it to Pittsburgh, they are trapped. They require reinforcements to move on to Pittsburgh. Crisis will provide periodic individual updates on your financial and military situations as well as newsworthy alerts. While these notes are simple, they also include all the information Crisis will need. Crisis cannot move soldiers unless it knows where they are coming from and where they are going. This same process works for all things you do be they economic, humanitarian, political, etc. Value detail and quality over quantity. Your effectiveness in Crisis is determined by your ability to use it to your advantage and play to your own strengths. Your troops encountered X number of enemy soldiers. You lost 600 soldiers in the battle. You now have 400 soldiers camped in State College. They are unable to continue to Pittsburgh Topics of Debate 1. Creating a Faith-Base: This delegate guide provides you with a comprehensive map of today s religious landscape. I encourage you to read it carefully and do your research, as your first major goal is to create a faith-base for your pantheon. Since you cannot reveal yourself to mortals, you must work together to find a way to make your presence known 8

10 and light the spark of belief in humans. Once you have achieved this, you will be able to move on to growing your religion. 2. Capturing America s Attention: Your goal this weekend is to reclaim the devotion of the American people, and you cannot do this without first reclaiming their attention. Humans today travel with their nose in a screen, and you must find a way to make your voices heard from sea to shining sea. Feel free to use crisis to complete any of these goals, but keep in mind that you will be stronger as a united pantheon. 3. Converting the Masses: Once you have created your initial faith-base, you will want to expand your religion nationwide. This will be a difficult challenge, and I am confident that you will do your research and work to find the best way to convert the American people. Religion, like Nike, #metoo, and videos of babies covered in peanut butter, is trendy. Prayer and religious devotion may not be what you think of when you hear the word trendy, but it spreads similarly to a viral video or a hashtag. One of your most important goals this weekend is to discover and travel the path that a religion must take to become so trendy that it takes over a nation. 4. Ensuring Lasting Faith: There will be plenty of people who pledge devotion to you, and many of them will do so quickly (because again, religion is trendy). However, your challenge is to find a way to retain these worshippers, and turn them into life-long believers. Your power will not be long-lived if you cannot hold on to the mortals you convert; ask MySpace, a forgotten idea rarely makes a comeback. By working together in committee and individually in crisis, I hope that you will be able to find a way to create a lasting religion that becomes part of the American way of life. Goodluck! Learning Objectives 1. What are the pillars of Native American Culture? Most of you will be familiar with the names of the tribes in this committee however, it is rare that we learn much about the culture of the people who lived in what is now the United States before us. Throughout this committee, I hope that you will learn about what Native American life was like, and take a look at how life has changed in America. I hope that you will do some research before coming to PHUNC because many of the myths, legends, and story arcs included in committee will make more sense if you have googled Native American history and heroes. My goal for you at the end of this conference is that you will have learned a little more about Native American culture and that you personally will want to learn more when 9

11 you return home. 2. How do ideas/movements spread in our culture? Although there is no required reading for this conference, The Tipping Point would be a great read for anyone hoping to go above and beyond in this committee. As gods and goddesses, your goal is to create a movement in modern America that results in the American people worshipping the Native American pantheon. To do this, you will have to learn how ideas, religions, and stories spread. Through trial and error, and hopefully a little research, you will learn to use crisis and directives to start a religious epidemic, if you will. When you leave the committee room on Sunday, I hope you will have learned what it takes to make an entire nation participate in an idea, or in this case, a religion. 3. What Native-American values might be important to modern American society? Before the Corps of Discovery brought the introduction of Western life to the United States, our home belonged to Native American tribes who lived by different values than we do today. This is not to say that the United States or the people of Turtle Island have bad morals, only that time has changed the way we view the world. One of the goals of the American Pantheon is to merge those two worlds, and discover which parts of Native American life might be valuable in modern day life. Learning about a different culture can lead to greater respect, diversity, and cooperation between individuals, and this committee is designed to do just that. Delegate Positions 1. Kinak, the North Wind Kinak is the Inuit god of the North Wind. The size of a mountain, he is easily mistaken for a mountain range when he lays down to rest. Kinak is most commonly known for protecting Taku, a mortal woman who was fleeing her abusive husband. Kinak gave Taku food, clothes, and shelter, letting her live with him. When she finally returned home, Kinak gave the woman resources to be rich and comfortable for the rest of her life. When her husband, and later on her son, became abusive once more, Kinak used his power as the North Wind to blow both men away so Taku could live in peace. Kinak was known to the Inuit people as the protector of women, and volunteered to be the Inuit delegate to this pantheon in hopes of providing much needed aid to the American women of today. 2. Mesingw, the Masked Healer Mesingw is a healing god of the Lenape tribe. He always wears a mask and is the protector of the forests. He can sometimes communicate with men in their dreams, and in some stories he brings good luck to hunters. He is horrified to see the way modern Americans treat the land that bore them. Mesingw helped to bring balance between the forests and men, and he hopes to do this once again in the American Pantheon. 3. Henq, God of Thunder Henq is the Huron spirit of Thunder. An incredible athlete, he loved 10

12 playing games and playing pranks on his 6 brothers. However, Henq irritated his brothers because he was too strong, too loud, and they did not enjoy his pranks. So, they decided to leave him on a forested island in the middle of an enormous lake. Henq shouted to his brothers in his booming voice, saying that he would stay on the island, but that they would never forget his presence there. Ever since then, Henq is reminded by the rain to shout across the water to his brothers. From across the water, Henq has been able to see the way people greedily turn against each other. This saddens him, as it reminds him of his own fate. He found his escape from the island when he was invited to this pantheon. He is grateful for the chance to be with other deities again, but his social skills are a bit rusty. 4. Unelanuhi, Sun Goddess Unelanuhi (oon-ay-lahn-oo-hee) is the Cherokee goddess of the sun. There are several different legends regarding the goddess, but she is usually said to be responsible for first dividing time into years, days, and hours, etc. She has taken time from her duties as the sun goddess to be here this weekend, where she hopes to use her abilities as the creator of time to help the pantheon. Unelanuhi has noticed that mortals seemed to be engrossed in themselves and their technology, and she plans to remind them that time was a gift she created for mankind, not a resource to be wasted. 5. Api-Kunni, God of the First War Api-Kunni is the Blackfoot god of war. He is said to have brought tobacco to the blackfoot people, in addition to being the first warrior to kill another in battle. On his journey towards battle, Api-Kunni was given a magic stick from a white beaver, who taught him many things about healing and other important skills. When Api-Kunni finally entered his first battle, he used the stick to kill his opponent, later becoming the chief of the Blackfoot tribe. He has joined the rest of the deities in this pantheon as an expert in the field of war and conflict, and he hopes to use his knowledge to help the pantheon regain mankind s devotion. 6. Estsanatlehi, Goddess of Seasons Estsanatlehi is the Navajo goddess of seasons. She is the daughter of the earth and sky, and every month she turns from a young woman to an adult, then to an old woman and back into a child. She was raised on Earth by the first man and the first woman, and married the sun god. She is both the goddess of seasons and the protectress of children as they grow into adults. As a constantly changing deity, she hopes to influence today s adolescents with whom she has the most common experience. 7. Onatah, Goddess of Corn Onatah is the Iroquois goddess of corn and plenty along with her sisters, the goddesses of beans and squash. She was once stolen from the land and hidden underground, which led to a great famine all across the world until she was safely returned to the land of the living. She was vital to the survival of the Iroquois people because their crops depended on her good will and health. Onatah was asked to join the American Pantheon because her gentle presence and wise council will surely allow both mortals and gods to negotiate a new balance. 11

13 8. Spider-Woman, Goddess of Weaving Spider-Woman is a Navajo spirit known for helping humans in times of need. She acts as a communicator between gods and men, climbing her thread down from the sky to whisper in human ears. She is credited with teaching humans how to weave and sew, and despite being a tiny creature, she was a protector of mankind. She is familiar with human behavior and can help the pantheon understand mankind s strange new culture. 9. White Buffalo Woman The White Buffalo Woman is a powerful goddess of the Sioux tribe. She first brought the pipe to mortals and taught them many of the important skills they would need to survive. She taught humans how to pray and to dance and was often seen by hunters on the plains. She is one of the most recognizable deities in the pantheon, and she is hopeful that there are mortals on earth who still remember her gratefully. She offered her services to the American pantheon, knowing that her popularity will allow her to be a visible symbol of the immortal cause. 10. Wachabe, God of Courage Wachabe the Black Bear embodies the Sioux spirit of strength, courage, and longevity. Often seen in the form of a bear, Wachabe inspires warriors and strengthens all mortals. There are few stories about the god, but his friendly presence and brave council is essential to the pantheon s success. Wachabe hopes to use his position in the pantheon to help devout mortals gain strength and power, building his own name and the pantheon s legacy. 11. Kokopelli, God of Music and Fertility Kokopelli was venerated by the Hopi and Zuni tribes as the trickster god of fertility. He played his magic flute to blow winter away and would give children to mothers when spring arrived. He uses his flute to call the rains forward, which bring about maize and beans from the earth. Kokopelli s silhouette is still popular in modern American culture, appearing on t-shirts, bumper stickers, and cafe logos. He hopes to use his fame and musical talents to make mortals dance to the beat of an ancient drum. 12. Glooskap, God of Culture The Wabanaki worshipped Glooskap as the creator of civilization. A giant in human form, his heroic deeds inspired children s stories for generations. The Wabanaki people would appeal to Glooskap in times of uncertainty; the god is known for understanding wrong from right and helping those who seek his counsel. Glooskap hopes that his presence in the American Pantheon will help resolve the ethical crises that modern Americans are facing. 13. Atna, Goddess of Corn The Arikara people worshipped Atna as a mother and guiding goddess. She led the earliest Arikarans to their home in what is now North Dakota, and taught them to plant and harvest. She gave them the gift of corn, which was an essential crop for their survival. The Arikara people turned to Atna for protection, and she has agreed to be part of 12

14 this pantheon in order to protect those mortals who are still in need. 14. Gahe, God of the Mountains Gahe is the Apache mountain god. He was first heard playing his drums within the mountains, where he lives with his fellow spirits. The Apache people began to dance to his beat, and Gahe rewarded them by healing their sicknesses. For generations after, those seeking health or healing would perform a dance to the mountain drums, asking Gahe for help. The god in the mountain, if pleased by the dance, would heal diseases and grant medicine men the ability to heal. Gahe hopes that modern Americans will one day dance to the beat of his drum once more, paying him homage and earning their good health from him. 15. Ocasta, god of knowledge The Cherokee people prayed to Ocasta, the god of knowledge. When Ocasta was young, he could not decide if he was good or evil he created witches to make mischief, but this backfired on him. Ocasta was trapped in his human body by several women, who attempted to kill him. As he took his final breaths in his mortal body, he whispered the secrets of the world to several men walking by. He taught them many skills and talents, and the men went on to teach their families the things Ocasta had taught them. Ever since, Ocasta has been revered as the god of knowledge and wisdom and has earned his place in this pantheon. Although he cannot return to human form, Ocasta wishes to pass on the rest of his knowledge to modern Americans. 16. Kutnahin, Trickster God The Chitimacha tribe believed that Kutnahin was the spirit who taught them the skills of medicine and cooking. The creator god, Thoume, sent Kutnahin to teach mankind how to survive. Although the trickster god appeared to humans as an old man covered in buzzard dung, he taught them many skills that helped them survive throughout the generations. Kutnahin has joined this pantheon as an intermediary between the gods and mortals. He, like Spider Woman, can help the gods understand the complexities of modern culture. 17. Chapa, God of Labor Chapa is the god of labor, preparation, and the home. The Lakota people depicted Chapa in his usual form as a beaver, working hard to help humans and animals make their homes safer. Chapa is here in this pantheon to teach mortals how to incorporate the gods into their homes and their everyday lives. He hopes that he will once again inspire mortals to work hard and truly be busy as a beaver once more. 18. Evaki, Goddess of Nights The Bakairi people credited their dreams to Evaki, the night goddess. Evaki was responsible for putting the sun in a jar every evening so that night could fall and humans could sleep. In the morning, she would take the sun out of its jar so that mortals could go about their work. The Bakairi people asked Evaki for help in interpreting their dreams and curing them of restless sleep she can help the American Pantheon by sending dreams of 13

15 the gods to the American people, helping the pantheon s cause. 19. Hinon, god of Thunder Hinon appeared as a winged man to the Iroquois people. He was both dazzling and terrifying, as his gaze could make mortals turn to stone. However, he rarely did this, as Hinon was known to be kind and just; many mortals asked him to settle disputes between them. Hinon is one of the Thunders (spirits who create lightning and thunder), but he spends most of his time battling the serpent Onaire. Things used to be easier when Onaire was in serpent form, but he has evolved to take other forms like computer viruses and fake news. Hinon has asked to be part of the American pantheon so that he can do what he has done for generations: protect mortals from the dangerous Onaire 20. Ioi, Goddess of Sensibility The Chinook people tell many stories of Blue-Jay the trickster spirit Ioi is his sister. She has been the subject of many pranks, but her brother s mischievous nature has helped her become the goddess of sensibility. Many of Blue-Jay s wise sayings are Ioi s words, and she understands that sometimes the limelight leads to trouble. She knows the balance between pranks and violence, and wants to help mortals come back to the innocent side of fun. Ioi is a voice of reason to the pantheon, and she hopes to help mortals realize that they are being unreasonable in their avoidance of the native gods. Additional Research and Sources Your experience of this committee, as a whole and as individuals, will be boosted by your preparation beforehand. Further research beyond this document is not required, but I urge you all to take a look at this list of resources. You will find information regarding Native American spirituality, culture, and history. Additionally there are several articles, a TED Talk, and a book that break down the process of spreading ideas. It will be VERY helpful to you to have the background knowledge that these sources provide. My goal for you in American Pantheon: Reclaiming Ancient Roots is to spark an interest in Native American culture, and I guarantee you will be moved by many of the stories you will find in these links. If you enjoy this reading and would like further resources, feel free to look at the bibliography to this delegate guide, which cite many of the sources used in preparation for this committee. Native American Culture and Spirituality: Lake-Thom, Robert. Spirits of the Earth: A Guide to Native American Nature Symbols, Stories, and Ceremonies. New York: Plume, This is an excellent book that provides information and stories from various Native American cultures - Provides overview and further links to Native American culture 14

16 - Provides legends/myths - Breaks down common themes in Native myths - Further resources - Values taught by Native american spirituality - Good overview - explains how diverse Native American Spirituality is - Breakdown of Native American religious practices - Lists important themes/rituals/objects in Native American culture - Native American tribal dance - Academic breakdown of NA beliefs - Podcast series that offers a Native American perspective on current issues Spreading and Popularizing Ideas/Ideologies: Gladwell, Malcolm, and Malcolm Gladwell. The Tipping Point. [S.I.]: Blackstone Audio, Inc, This book breaks down exactly how ideas become contagious - I HIGHLY recommend this one - TED Talk explaining how ideas travel - Describes the factors that make an idea catch on better than others - Offers factors that make ideas spread 15

17 Some day the earth will weep, she will beg for her life, she will cry with tears of blood. You will make a choice, if you will help her or let her die, and when she dies, you too will die. Hollow Horn Bear Brule Lakota

18 Awards Criteria Effectiveness in Crisis Effectiveness in Committee Frequency of communication. Initiative in proposing solutions. Appropriate use of portfolio powers. Quality of proposed solutions. Impact of portfolio actions on crisis. Contribution to directives. Coherence and quality of communication. Direction of committee. Creativity Originality of ideas. Ability to adapt actions to evolving crises. Ability to manipulate existing powers beyond their initial capacity. Diplomacy Eloquence of speech. Influence amongst other delegates. Leadership during moderated caucuses. Ability to negotiate and collaborate with fellow delegates. Professionalism and consideration. 17

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