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{{Infobox character |
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|name = Kaya'aton'my |
|name = Kaya'aton'my |
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+ | BeForever = [[File:KayaBFLogo.png|250px]]|-| |
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+ | Classic = [[File:Kayalogo.jpg|250px]] |
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+ | </tabber> |
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|imagewidth = 250px |
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+ | |fullname = Kaya'aton'my (She Who Arranges Rocks) |
|nickname = Kaya |
|nickname = Kaya |
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+ | Magpie<ref>Kaya despises this nickname.</ref> |
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− | |gender = Female |
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− | |serieslocation = Pacific Northwest<ref>The Nimipuu tribe lived in an area covering parts of |
+ | |serieslocation = Pacific Northwest<ref>The Nimipuu tribe lived in an area covering parts of what is now Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, with the majority in Idaho.</ref> |
− | |born = Unspecified, 1755<ref>American Girl tends to hold her birthday celebration in the summer, around the Nimíipuu Salmon Runs Celebration.</ref> |
+ | |born = Unspecified, 1755<ref>American Girl tends to hold her birthday celebration in the summer, around the Nimíipuu Salmon Runs Celebration. Some locations specify the celebration to August 13 or 15th, the latter being when the series was presented to the Nez Perce people.</ref> |
− | |timeline = Midsummer 1764 to |
+ | |timeline = Midsummer 1764 to Summer 1767<ref>''[[The Ghost Wind Stallion]]'' takes place during the Summer of 1767.</ref> |
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+ | |firstappearance = ''[[Meet Kaya]]''; ''[[The Journey Begins]]'' |
|father = [[Toe-ta]] |
|father = [[Toe-ta]] |
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|mother = [[Eetsa]] |
|mother = [[Eetsa]] |
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− | |siblings = [[Brown Deer]] |
+ | |siblings = [[Brown Deer]]<br> |
− | [[Wing Feather and Sparrow]] |
+ | [[Wing Feather and Sparrow]]<br> |
[[Speaking Rain]] |
[[Speaking Rain]] |
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− | |grandparents = [[Kalutsa]] |
+ | |grandparents = [[Kalutsa]]<br> |
[[Aalah]]<br> |
[[Aalah]]<br> |
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[[Pi-lah-ka]]<br> |
[[Pi-lah-ka]]<br> |
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[[Kautsa]]}} |
[[Kautsa]]}} |
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− | '''Kaya''' |
+ | '''Kaya''' is the eighth [[Historical Character]], representing early Native America. Kaya was released in '''2002''' and was part of the [[BeForever]] collection. |
==Personality and Facts== |
==Personality and Facts== |
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− | Kaya (pronounced KY-yah)<ref>The [http://youtu.be/aNScCCLIsvQ Official YouTube video by American Girl] places the emphasis on the first syllable.</ref> is a Native American girl of the Nimíipuu, or [[wikipedia:Nez Perce people|Nez Perce]] tribe. Her stories are set prior to permanent settlement of the area by white European-Americans. The stories are post- |
+ | Kaya (pronounced KY-yah)<ref>The [http://youtu.be/aNScCCLIsvQ Official YouTube video by American Girl] places the emphasis on the first syllable.</ref> is a Native American girl of the Nimíipuu, or [[wikipedia:Nez Perce people|Nez Perce]] tribe. Her stories are set prior to permanent settlement of the area by white European-Americans. The stories are post-European contact, as evidenced by the fact the tribe caretakes for horses and her grandmother has pock-marks from prior contact that has led to disease spread. |
Kaya is a very active young girl, fitting with an outdoor lifestyle. She swims in the river every morning with the other girls. She cares greatly for animals, especially horses. She likes her grandmother's stories. |
Kaya is a very active young girl, fitting with an outdoor lifestyle. She swims in the river every morning with the other girls. She cares greatly for animals, especially horses. She likes her grandmother's stories. |
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− | Kaya many times acts before she thinks, getting her into trouble many times through the series. In ''[[Meet Kaya]]'', her rash actions get her in trouble, earning a switch from Whip Woman and the nickname "Magpie" which she tries desperately to get rid of. Later, her rash actions get her and Speaking Rain kidnapped by another tribe. Kaya is prone to boast or brag to seem important. She hopes to become a strong, courageous leader of her people. |
+ | Kaya many times acts before she thinks, getting her into trouble many times through the series. In ''[[Meet Kaya]]'', her rash actions get her in trouble, earning a switch for all the children from Whip Woman and the disparaging nickname "Magpie" which she tries desperately to get rid of. Later, her rash actions get her and Speaking Rain kidnapped by another tribe. Kaya is prone to boast or brag to seem important. She hopes to become a strong, courageous leader of her people. |
Kaya tries to seem strong, even when she is feeling at her worst. Remarks made by the boys often hurt her feelings. |
Kaya tries to seem strong, even when she is feeling at her worst. Remarks made by the boys often hurt her feelings. |
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− | Kaya is described as ambitious and resourceful by American Girl. |
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Kaya was awarded with the name of her heroine, Swan Circling, and is going to use it when she is ready.<ref>Nimipuu often changed names and gave names even into adulthood that marked special events, like doing good deeds or showing acts of courage.</ref> |
Kaya was awarded with the name of her heroine, Swan Circling, and is going to use it when she is ready.<ref>Nimipuu often changed names and gave names even into adulthood that marked special events, like doing good deeds or showing acts of courage.</ref> |
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Kaya deeply cares about her family and friends. She is best friends with her sister Speaking Rain and they share many secrets with each other. She is also friends with Two Hawks. |
Kaya deeply cares about her family and friends. She is best friends with her sister Speaking Rain and they share many secrets with each other. She is also friends with Two Hawks. |
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− | American Girl characterizes her as |
+ | American Girl characterizes her as ambitious and resourceful, adventurous, and daring with a generous spirit; a featured video describes her as true-hearted, and American Girl e-cards describe her also as loyal and clever. |
− | American Girl featured video describes her as "True-Hearted'. |
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− | American Girl e-cards describes her also as loyal and clever. |
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==Family and Friends== |
==Family and Friends== |
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{{See also|Minor Characters in Kaya's Series}} |
{{See also|Minor Characters in Kaya's Series}} |
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===Family=== |
===Family=== |
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*[[Toe-ta]]: Kaya's father. |
*[[Toe-ta]]: Kaya's father. |
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*[[Pi-lah-ka]] Kaya's grandfather; Eetsa's father. |
*[[Pi-lah-ka]] Kaya's grandfather; Eetsa's father. |
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*[[Kautsa]] Kaya's grandmother; Eetsa's mother. |
*[[Kautsa]] Kaya's grandmother; Eetsa's mother. |
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+ | *[[Minor Characters in Kaya's Series#Tall Branch|Tall Branch]]: Kaya's maternal aunt |
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*[[Minor Characters in Kaya's Series#Cut Cheek|Cut Cheek]]: Kaya's brother-in-law and Brown Deer's husband. |
*[[Minor Characters in Kaya's Series#Cut Cheek|Cut Cheek]]: Kaya's brother-in-law and Brown Deer's husband. |
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[[File:KayaBFDollFull.jpg|thumb|200px|The Kaya doll.]] |
[[File:KayaBFDollFull.jpg|thumb|200px|The Kaya doll.]] |
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{{Main|Kaya'aton'my (doll)}} |
{{Main|Kaya'aton'my (doll)}} |
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− | *[[Face Mold]]: |
+ | *[[Face Mold]]: [[Kaya Mold]] |
*Skin: Medium |
*Skin: Medium |
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+ | *Hair: Black |
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− | *Hair: Textured black, straight and long |
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*Eyes: Dark Brown |
*Eyes: Dark Brown |
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==Collection== |
==Collection== |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | *Kaya is marketed as the First American Girl, properly acknowledging that Native people were here in America before any European contact or settlements. |
+ | * Kaya is marketed as the First American Girl, properly acknowledging that Native and Indigenous American people were here in America before any European contact or settlements. |
− | *Kaya's books are set in a time and place that is not technically part of America yet; at the time, some European contact had been made but the Pacific Northwest was still unclaimed by any European nation. The area did not officially become part of the US until the [[wikipedia:Oregon Country|Oregon Country]] was given to the US as part of the Oregon Treaty of 1846. |
+ | * Kaya's books are set in a time and place that is not technically part of America yet; at the time, some European contact had been made but the Pacific Northwest was still unclaimed by any European nation. The area did not officially become part of the US until the [[wikipedia:Oregon Country|Oregon Country]] was given to the US as part of the Oregon Treaty of 1846. |
− | *Many of Kaya's books have titles that differ from the then-set format (''Kaya's Escape, Kaya Shows the Way, Kaya's Hero,'' etc.); this led to later books diverging from the title format that had been carried through [[Kit Kittredge]]. |
+ | * Many of Kaya's books have titles that differ from the then-set format (''Kaya's Escape, Kaya Shows the Way, Kaya's Hero,'' etc.); this led to later books diverging from the title format that had been carried through [[Kit Kittredge]]. |
+ | * Despite the research done for the series, there are several notable inaccurate portrayals, as specified by ''American Indians in Children's Literature'' (AICL) founded by Dr. Debbie Reese, which can be read here: ''[https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2007/04/american-girls-collection-kaya-broken.html American Girls Collection: Kaya].'' |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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− | *[[Locations in Kaya's Series]] |
+ | * [[Locations in Kaya's Series]] |
==References== |
==References== |
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{{refs}} |
{{refs}} |
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− | {{HistoricalList}} |
+ | Full Historical List = {{HistoricalList}}|-| |
+ | BeForever Historical List = {{BeForeverHistoricalList}} |
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+ | </tabber> |
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[[Category:Kaya'aton'my]] |
[[Category:Kaya'aton'my]] |
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[[Category:Historical Characters]] |
[[Category:Historical Characters]] |
Revision as of 01:57, 15 July 2021
- "Kaya" redirects here. For the doll, see Kaya'aton'my (doll).
Kaya is the eighth Historical Character, representing early Native America. Kaya was released in 2002 and was part of the BeForever collection.
Personality and Facts
Kaya (pronounced KY-yah)[5] is a Native American girl of the Nimíipuu, or Nez Perce tribe. Her stories are set prior to permanent settlement of the area by white European-Americans. The stories are post-European contact, as evidenced by the fact the tribe caretakes for horses and her grandmother has pock-marks from prior contact that has led to disease spread.
Kaya is a very active young girl, fitting with an outdoor lifestyle. She swims in the river every morning with the other girls. She cares greatly for animals, especially horses. She likes her grandmother's stories.
Kaya many times acts before she thinks, getting her into trouble many times through the series. In Meet Kaya, her rash actions get her in trouble, earning a switch for all the children from Whip Woman and the disparaging nickname "Magpie" which she tries desperately to get rid of. Later, her rash actions get her and Speaking Rain kidnapped by another tribe. Kaya is prone to boast or brag to seem important. She hopes to become a strong, courageous leader of her people.
Kaya tries to seem strong, even when she is feeling at her worst. Remarks made by the boys often hurt her feelings.
Kaya was awarded with the name of her heroine, Swan Circling, and is going to use it when she is ready.[6]
Kaya deeply cares about her family and friends. She is best friends with her sister Speaking Rain and they share many secrets with each other. She is also friends with Two Hawks.
American Girl characterizes her as ambitious and resourceful, adventurous, and daring with a generous spirit; a featured video describes her as true-hearted, and American Girl e-cards describe her also as loyal and clever.
Family and Friends
Family
- Toe-ta: Kaya's father.
- Eetsa: Kaya's mother.
- Brown Deer: Kaya's older sister.
- Wing Feather and Sparrow: Kaya's younger twin brothers.
- Speaking Rain: Kaya's blind adopted sister.
- Kalutsa: Kaya's grandfather; Toe-ta's father.
- Aalah: Kaya's grandmother; Toe-ta's mother.
- Pi-lah-ka Kaya's grandfather; Eetsa's father.
- Kautsa Kaya's grandmother; Eetsa's mother.
- Tall Branch: Kaya's maternal aunt
- Cut Cheek: Kaya's brother-in-law and Brown Deer's husband.
Friends and Other Characters
- Steps High: Kaya's horse.
- Swan Circling: A warrior in Kaya's tribe.
- Two Hawks: A captive boy.
- Lone Dog: A dog Kaya befriends.
- Tatlo: Kaya's pet dog.
- White Braids: An older woman who cares for Speaking Rain.
Books
See: List of Kaya's Books
Doll
- Main article: Kaya'aton'my (doll)
Collection
- See: Kaya's Collection
Trivia
- Kaya is marketed as the First American Girl, properly acknowledging that Native and Indigenous American people were here in America before any European contact or settlements.
- Kaya's books are set in a time and place that is not technically part of America yet; at the time, some European contact had been made but the Pacific Northwest was still unclaimed by any European nation. The area did not officially become part of the US until the Oregon Country was given to the US as part of the Oregon Treaty of 1846.
- Many of Kaya's books have titles that differ from the then-set format (Kaya's Escape, Kaya Shows the Way, Kaya's Hero, etc.); this led to later books diverging from the title format that had been carried through Kit Kittredge.
- Despite the research done for the series, there are several notable inaccurate portrayals, as specified by American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) founded by Dr. Debbie Reese, which can be read here: American Girls Collection: Kaya.
See also
References
- ↑ Kaya despises this nickname.
- ↑ The Nimipuu tribe lived in an area covering parts of what is now Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, with the majority in Idaho.
- ↑ American Girl tends to hold her birthday celebration in the summer, around the Nimíipuu Salmon Runs Celebration. Some locations specify the celebration to August 13 or 15th, the latter being when the series was presented to the Nez Perce people.
- ↑ The Ghost Wind Stallion takes place during the Summer of 1767.
- ↑ The Official YouTube video by American Girl places the emphasis on the first syllable.
- ↑ Nimipuu often changed names and gave names even into adulthood that marked special events, like doing good deeds or showing acts of courage.
American Girl Historical Characters | ||||||||||
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1760s
Kaya'aton'my ♦ |
1770s | 1810s
Caroline Abbott ♦ ★ |
1820s | |||||||
1850s
Cécile Rey ★ |
1850s | 1860s | 1900s | |||||||
1910s | 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | |||||||
1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | |||||||
1980s | 2000s | |||||||||
★ Archived / ♦ Part of the BeForever Collection |
BeForever-Revised and Released Historical Characters | ||||||||||
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1760s
Kaya'aton'my |
1770s | 1810s | 1820s | |||||||
1860s | 1900s | 1910s | 1930s | |||||||
1940s | 1940s
Molly McIntire ♦ ★ |
1950s | 1960s | |||||||
1970s | ||||||||||
★ Archived | ♦ Re-released for BeForever | ♥ First Released in BeForever |