Paths of Life Exhibit Tour: The O'odham, an Indigenous Nation in Arizona and Mexico

Ways the O'odham use the Saguaro Cactus

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In this portion of the tour Miss Mae goes over the many uses the O'odham have the the Saguaro cactus. Includes discussion questions.


Discussion Questions

What are some other uses for the Saguaro Cactus?

Traditionally a calendar stick is used to record memories of events that happen in O’odham communities. What are some events in your community (or in your own life) that you would want to record?    

Saguaro ribs are used as part of the frame of a traditional burden basket. What do you use today that is like a burden basket?

TO DO: Got to the additional resources to create your own calendar stick.