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The Native American Religious System, 2002.
An insight into the Native American religious system. The paper discusses six bases of religion and shows how religion has influenced the people and societies who support it.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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Since the beginning of time religion has played an important part in people's lives. How people worship can be as varied as the lands they live in. The Native American Indians are a group that have many beliefs and rituals. This paper discusses how their religion is based on spirits and the belief of a higher power and that the ceremonies they perform can range from ones concerning harvest and giving thanks to Ghost Dances and Death rituals.
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"The Indians believe in Spirits and the supernatural. The Hopi Indians describe Spirits as a being that "may have greater than human powers (Geertz)." They feel these powers can be evil or be able to accomplished great things. They believe kachinas are powerful because they can make it rain. A kachina is a powerful supernatural being, or one who possesses the being during a religious ceremony. The Hopi also believe that there are those who are invisible and help them with knowledge. They consider these spirits to have superhuman strength. Some such spirits which perform many feats in their tales are the Old Spider Woman and her grandsons, and the Sun god. The Hopi ask each being to help them in their lives using their own special gifts (Geertz)."
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Leslie Silko's "Ceremony", 2002.
This paper examines the struggle of the American Indian to fit into a society that does not accept strangers.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses several of the themes presented in Leslie Silk's novel, "Ceremony." This paper looks at the main character, Tayo's journey to self-acceptance of his roots through a journey he takes through the world of the white man and its many vices. The paper uses different examples from the story that follow the journey through to its conclusion. These include Tayo's contact with the white doctor, his feelings of invisibility and his search for spirituality. The paper continues this theme through Tayo's use of alcohol and how it serves as a symbol for both his thirst of learning about his culture and his continued abuse by the white man. It is through this journey that Tayo eventually returns to the medicine man and eventually inner peace and acceptance.
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"Tayo insists that he is invisible in the onset of the novel. He cannot speak because an invisible man has no tongue. The white doctor forces Tayo to feel. The doctor's voice lures Tao into the doctor's sense of reality. Tayo feels that he is part of the fog and "like brittle red clay, slipping away with the wind, a little more each day" (Silko, 27). Consequently, Tayo felt hallow internally. He didn't fit in mentally and wished to ease his internal pain by physically escaping into nothingness. Tao's desire for non-existence is symbolic in the novel's theme of self-discovery."
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"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee", 2002.
An analysis of the historical writing of Dee Brown's "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee".
580 words (approx. 2.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 20.95
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This paper describes the historical genocide and displacement of the Native Americans through Dee Brown's book "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee". It traces the history of the Dakotas and Sioux Tribe during and after the conquest of the West by the American military.
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"Dee Brown's "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" is a fully documented account of the genocide and displacement by the United States government and military of an entire race of people, human beings, natives of the land that spanned from sea to shining sea. This unthinkable inhumane act was done in the name of Manifest Destiny, a name Congress gave to this movement. Brown documents battles and defeats of the Navaho, Nez Perces, Cheyenne, Apache, Utes, the Sioux and other tribes against a relentless and dishonorable government."
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Religion and Belief in "Reservation Blues", 2002.
An analysis of the book "Reservation Blues" by Sherman Alexie, New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 1995.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the book "Reservation Blues," by Sherman Alexie. Specifically, it looks at the musical poem at the beginning of the chapter "My God Has Dark Skin," and how it relates to the beliefs and religion of the characters throughout the book.
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"These words tell the story of how the Native American's had to give up their beliefs, and their religion for the white man's religion, in the name of "modernity" and "Christianity." The numerous Native American tribes each had a complex religious system, made up of folk tales, and a wide variety of gods and goddesses. Yet, when the white men came and took over the Indian lands, they tried to convert them to the "true" religion of Christianity, while they gave up their old ways and beliefs."
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The Creation Story of the Apache, 2002.
This paper discusses the importance of the creation story in the lives of the Chiricahua Apache.
2,875 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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This paper examines the history and folklore behind the creation story of the Chiricahua Apache. The creation story is presented to the reader, and is referenced throughout the paper. The history of the Apache is discussed, including where and how they lived, their connection to the land and how the creation story would influence their day-to-day decisions. According to this paper, their religion was central to all aspects of their lives, their behavior and means of survival. Their interaction with the white population, whether violent, or friendly, can all be traced back to their belief in their own creation story.
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"By the beginning of the 17th century the Chiricahua Apache had achieved, from what can be determined from the archaeological record, a relatively settled way of life. They grew corn as well as other crops such as beans - although there were certainly still semi-nomadic groups. Their joint dependence on agriculture and nomadic food collection and herding may have been due to the sporadic nature of rainfall in the Southwest. Nomadicism is a rational response during a year in which there is not enough rainfall."
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"House Made of Dawn", 2002.
A discussion on the book "House Made of Dawn" by N. Scott Momaday, a story about a Native American man that could never fit into the white man's world, and did not feel a connection with the Native American world any more.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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The following paper discusses the themes of dawn and dusk in "House Made of Dawn" focusing on their symbolic and metaphorical meanings of new beginnings and endings. The paper briefly discusses the story, which tells of the differences between the races, and how difficult it is for Native Americans to fit into either world.
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"We learn throughout the novel that he never could fit into the white man's world, but he does not feel a connection with the Native American world any more. He is going through his own personal "hell" of not belonging anywhere. We see his life in Los Angeles, after he finishes serving his time in prison for murdering the albino. We can see immediately this is not the place for him. He cannot find his place. He returns home only when he is beaten so badly, he almost dies. The story uses the imagery of New Mexico to paint pictures of the old ways, and even romanticize them. Dusk and dawn are important elements in the painting of pictures."
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Exterminate Them, 2002.
This paper presents a carefully prepared analysis of the book "Exterminate Them: Written Accounts of the Murder, Rape and Enslavement of Native Americans during the California Gold Rush", by Clifford E. Trafzer and Joel R. Hyer.
540 words (approx. 2.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 19.95
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The writer of this paper uses this book to identify and analyze the book's subject matter, which is the treatment of Native Americans in California, from the time the white men arrived, until the state was firmly taken over by them. The paper also discusses the author's main aim which is to link the subject of torture and genocide when it comes to Native Americans. The final aspect that is addressed is whether or not the writer of this paper believed the author was successful in his attempt to convey his points.
From the Paper
"Throughout American history, students are taught about the Native American plight. Many times, people believe that the way it is presented is a sugar coated version of the real events. In "Exterminate Them: Written Accounts of the Murder, Rape and Enslavement of Native Americans during the California Gold Rush, By Clifford E. Trafzer and Joel R. Hyer, the reader gets a targeted realistic overview of what the author believes was a straight genocide approach in an attempt to rid the state of California of the Native Americans who were here long before white man entered the nation".
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"Exterminate Them", 2002.
This paper presents a book review of "Exterminate Them: Written Accounts of the Murder, Rape, and Enslavement of Native Americans during the California Gold Rush." by Clifford E. Trafzer and Joel R. Hyer. Forward by Edward Castillo.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 24.95
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The following book review examines the true treatment of Native Americans in California at that time of the California Gold Rush. It is a testament to the fact that folklore and tales can be embellished for many years with little accuracy. The book details and documents provable facts that should alert any future white person that it can happen, and did happen in the United States.
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"Throughout history, authors have used their works to convey emotion or a principle or moral that they felt strongly about. One of the best illustrations of this type of literary work is in, 'Exterminate Them' : Written Accounts of the Murder, Rape, and Slavery of Native Americans During the California Gold Rush, 1848-1868 ,by Clifford E. Trafzer (Editor), and Joel R. Hyer (Editor). In this work, the authors detail many of the horrors that were faced by the Native American, while the white man moved through the state of California, and industrialized it and changed it to their liking."
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The Continental Divide, 2000.
A look at the history and nature of the Continental Divide, and the threats it faces today.
1,492 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 49.95
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This paper presents an examination of the wilderness area of the Continental Divide Trail and takes at look at its history, modern threats to its ecological systems, and efforts that are being made to preserve it.
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"The Continental Divide Trail is controversial because its construction has touched on issues that were present back in the days of the Old West: it impedes on the territories of some Native American tribes, it has the potential to exploit or destroy delicate ecosystems and animal species that live along the trail, and it paves a path over virgin terrain for white yuppies to exploit previously uninhabited lands. As we will see in this paper, these current events are directly related to the historic settlement of the Old West. "
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Native Americans, 2003.
Examines that Native American's struggle to retain their culture and lands against the forces of the early white settlers.
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper describes the history of the lack of tolerance for the Indians from the time that Hernando De Soto set foot in Cherokee country to the expulsion of Native Americans to Oklahoma.The author points out that the early white settlers justified their harsh stance by believing that the Indians obstructed the progress of the whites who could use the land much more efficiently and that it was the God-given right of the settlers to obtain this land. The paper reports that, in 1835, the Treaty of New Echota forced Indians at bayonet point and shackled in chains to be transferred to Oklahoma. The paper concludes that thousands of Indians died due to disease, absence of shelter and lack of food on this journey called the "Trail of Tears".
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"The Federal Government received their plea, and in 1832, the Supreme Court reviewed the case of Worcester vs. Georgia. Chief Justice John Marshall ruled on behalf of the Cherokee Indians and stated that the Federal Government was responsible for the Indians rather than the state of Georgia. This ruling appeared to be a triumph for the Native Americans; however, it was short lived. For example, Jackson stated that John Marshall has made his decision and that it was up to him to enforce it."
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Native Americans and Mental Health, 2008.
This paper explores the problem of mental health issues, especially substance abuse, among Native Americans.
1,330 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that Native Americans disproportionately have a greater occurrence of mental health and substance use disorders than the population as a whole. The author relates that the U.S. government's policy of expansion, containment and non-sanctioned genocide in the 1880s has manifested itself in the Native-American population as poverty, alienation from mainstream public services and education, increased risk for medical and psychological conditions and a fractured sense of tribal and family cohesiveness. The paper points out that alcohol dependence combined with major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder are the most prevalent co-occurring disorders. The author reports that the evolving standard treatment method for Native-American clients is integrated mental health and addiction services using motivational interviewing, which is especially compatible with Native-American values.
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"Because Native Americans have a long, rich cultural heritage strikingly different from the mainstream of America, and because Native America is segmented into hundreds of tribes, many of which with their own unique cultural systems, providing adequate mental health and chemical dependency services in a culturally sensitive manner is difficult. This very issue serves as a barrier to treatment and outcomes, especially for individuals living off reservations where local community support and tribal customs are not present. Even on reservations, community support is inadequate as funding for mental health services through the Indian Health Services entitlement is woefully under-funded."
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California Natives, 2008.
This paper looks at American anthropology from a Native-American perspective through studying the book "The Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs and Reminiscences" by Malcolm Margolin.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 45.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that, in the work "The Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs and Reminiscences", the editor brings together a disparate range of customs and rites particular to the many different tribes which occupied the land unmolested until the late 18th century. The writer notes that in its examination of the inner-workings of a forgotten people, 'The Way We Lived' gives psychological and ideological concreteness to a canon that is layered with practices tied to the land and its resources. In doing this, the book also proves that the deprivation to this people of the land and its resources was a vehicle to the culture's disappearance. The writer concludes that Margolin brings the book to a close by proving that its feasibility was assured by the culture's perseverance today, as attended to by its living descendants.
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"This book appears to have been written to meet a number of purposes. Among them, it is evident the Margolis hoped to show that the colonial domination of the California Indian tribes was not accomplished because of superior cultural sophistication, though this is a notion which some European historians have attempted to purvey. Instead, it works from the position that anthropology should not only be the pursuit of the white man but of natives as well, making as a compassing goal the removal of an implicit racial prejudice from the discipline. The book's contents are organized by eleven distinctive sections, a vehicle which the editor utilized in order to shape the experience of absorbing its non-linear description of once prevalent cultures such as the tribal habitations of the Yurok and Miwok Indians. By traversing the range of central topics in the saga of tribes, from roving guests of nature's bounty to oppressed and devastated in number, Margolin touches upon the numerous strata of the Indian way of life. Moving deftly through lifestyle details such as early rites of passage, love and loss thereof, and spiritual empowerment, the book's divisions give a framework to the reader's adoption of an entirely new foundation for anthropological study of Native America."
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