You think they can some Native American cultural content? I get there are many different tribes with their own cultures so it would be impossible to add everything; but there is some feedback and suggestions.Fry Bread recipeHopi kachina dollsJingle dress (often worn at Pow wows and for dancing)Adobe and Southwestern style houses and furnitureMaybe certain hairstyles (the Princess Leia wig can sort of work if turned into an actual hair style as it was most likely inspired by the Hopi).clothing and jewelry with bead work (if that is possible) or turquoises jewelrybolo ties which can be used by so many people in general, works well for sims living in Oasis SpringsPottery and woven rugs, baskets, etc....Even dream catchers that can be used in nurseries like mobiles are and maybe help keep monsters under the bed away (as they are meant to protect from nightmares, so it can add an extra bonus interaction similar to parents spraying the bed. I am sure others can help give some ideas or tell them what best to avoid (think stay away from warbonnets as they aren't something worn by everyone and have to be earned and things like that, so stick with more common traditional or neo-traditional items as that would be the best way to add things without causing problems); but it would be nice to at least see them try.

Some Native American and First Nations items are considered sacred and are not to be portrayed in such a trivial manner. This game is already too "Disney Princess" for words -- don't make it even worse and more offensive.

@Stdlr9 they had dream catchers and totems before in previous games. Maybe if EA did something simliar to what Disney did with Mona and discussed what could be added Native Americans by discussing it with different Native American tribes (hopefully including Northen ones like the Nunavut's)?

I remember the ts3 store had a "Native American" set many NA Simmers dislike it. The execution was poorly done. Plus it was based around Thanksgiving or breaking bread with the pilgrims which rubbed NA the wrong way.I think if they did it right it could be something we could have. My grandmother is NA and many friends o grew up with were and so was stepfather.

I’d like Native American content :) But it would have to be done with several tribes aproval and in a respectful way.

"Stdlr9;c-17238528" wrote:Some Native American and First Nations items are considered sacred and are not to be portrayed in such a trivial manner. This game is already too "Disney Princess" for words -- don't make it even worse and more offensive.You don't get to speak for us. I want Native American items for my own ancestry and if others can have items, why can't I? They should listen to my wishes at least.We are allowed to ask for things, so at least let us. This is also why we give feedback to help them out.

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SirenSilhouette
New Spectator
6 years ago
In my opinion the sims team did a really lovely job with the Polynesian culture in Island Living and also the Meso-American Omiscans even though we got very little of that content in Jungle Adventure. It will probably be difficult but if they work along side Indigenous North Americans and do research they will probably be able to produce content that will be well done and accurate.
SEREFRAS
Seasoned Veteran
6 years ago
Pocahontas & Prairie Cree clothing, accessories, hairstyles, objects & Native build modes.
munroel
6 years ago
Aussie here, so not well versed on this topic, but native content sounds gorgeous. All the beautiful patterns, the dream catchers and totems like in Brother Bear! I really don't know much about Native Americans, but it would be gorgeous, if they consulted some of the major tribes or groups they want to use items from.
Maybe leave out objects that will be used in the 'wrong way' like headdresses, and maybe some sacred items, and primarily do clothing, maybe a hairstyle, a hat, the bolo ties I've heard about on Parks and Recreation and maybe some clutter type objects, and even crystals or some kind of stones that could be used in RoM.
dianed485
New Scout
5 years ago
Well as the developers are working on representation and skintones, I hope they can add things for Native American/First Nations representation too. Like hairs for instance.
I think things that are sacred shouldn’t be added to the game, as you can’t be sure they’ll be used respectfully and appropriately, but there must be some things they could add.
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
Turquoise jewelry would be nice.
Peapod79
New Spectator
5 years ago
"Dianesims;c-17686683" wrote:
Well as the developers are working on representation and skintones, I hope they can add things for Native American/First Nations representation too. Like hairs for instance.
I think things that are sacred shouldn’t be added to the game, as you can’t be sure they’ll be used respectfully and appropriately, but there must be some things they could add.

Some of the foods, hairstyles and clothing I'm sure would be fine. Totally agree with the sacred aspects being left out. I'd appreciate some more options for First Nations though for sure.
LiliBones
5 years ago
I am not American but a typical European but I just fear to use such content that could be offensive especially in cultures the world barely or do not know about. I got the ts3 set but I fear of using the content I only use the pottery , the lamps, the dreamcatcher, and the wall drape as deco the less offensive items I swear to use for non Native American sims maybe?
catitude5
5 years ago
How many cultures can fit into this tiny game? We would need a much bigger game to fit everything people want. Wouldn't you need a village? You wouldn't have just one person or two.
LiliBones
5 years ago
"catitude5;c-17698615" wrote:
How many cultures can fit into this tiny game? We would need a much bigger game to fit everything people want. Wouldn't you need a village? You wouldn't have just one person or two.

On one hand, trouble is the community is kinda offensed for every little details , that make the share of the sims very not pleasant no more and they think the Sims is only for them and if we add a cultural reference this is always wrong. Nope a lot of people are not from this or that culture and that's why we offense them.They really want apartheid !
But in the other hand Native Americans are Americans and that's not normal they aren't in the game that is a caricature of the US society, the Native American are US Citizens they should be included. (and not be caricatured just being there)
ChadSims2
Seasoned Novice
5 years ago
Oh this could add a casino I'm in!