Every young boy in the tribe was excited, but none was more so than Cha'tima. Cha'tima and his brothers were preparing for their transition from boyhood to manhood. It's a tradition that every boy of the tribe must go through on his 12th birthday. They would all be sent off in the forest for a week, if they find their way back to the tribe at the end of the week, they would earn a branding that symbolizes manhood.
Cha'tima decided to go through his survival pouch one more time before it was time. It included all the weapons and herbs he needed to survive. When he was finished he heard the Chief calling him and his brothers. " It is time for you and your brothers to begin your journey through the forest. You will have one week to survive and find your way back to the tribe. Good luck and may the spirits be with you." …show more content…
He felt the adrenaline in his veins.
Cha'tima realized his hunger and had to find food, so he climbed a tree and waited for it to come to him; as he had been taught by his father. After hours of waiting, a rabbit crossed his path. He took out his bow and drew back an arrow, took aim and shot. Cha'tima had a meal for the night. Now he just had to find a place to sleep, so he wondered until he came upon a hollowed tree. He made a fire with twigs and leaves to cook his meal. After he had eaten, he made a bed of leaves in the tree and went to sleep; he had gotten through day one.
When he woke the next morning, Cha'tima found himself thirsty. He had to find water, so he followed all the signs, wind and soil, until he came across a stream teaming with fish. He had found water and dinner! He cupped his hands and scooped some water to his mouth. Since it was nearly nightfall, he speared a fish and made a fire. He decided to stay by the stream until morning so he could have access to
Cha'tima decided to go through his survival pouch one more time before it was time. It included all the weapons and herbs he needed to survive. When he was finished he heard the Chief calling him and his brothers. " It is time for you and your brothers to begin your journey through the forest. You will have one week to survive and find your way back to the tribe. Good luck and may the spirits be with you." …show more content…
He felt the adrenaline in his veins.
Cha'tima realized his hunger and had to find food, so he climbed a tree and waited for it to come to him; as he had been taught by his father. After hours of waiting, a rabbit crossed his path. He took out his bow and drew back an arrow, took aim and shot. Cha'tima had a meal for the night. Now he just had to find a place to sleep, so he wondered until he came upon a hollowed tree. He made a fire with twigs and leaves to cook his meal. After he had eaten, he made a bed of leaves in the tree and went to sleep; he had gotten through day one.
When he woke the next morning, Cha'tima found himself thirsty. He had to find water, so he followed all the signs, wind and soil, until he came across a stream teaming with fish. He had found water and dinner! He cupped his hands and scooped some water to his mouth. Since it was nearly nightfall, he speared a fish and made a fire. He decided to stay by the stream until morning so he could have access to