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    Natural Cycle Prayer is seen in most cultures as a way to connect to a higher being.  The “Shawnee Native American Prayer” does not meet the traditional requirements of a prayer.  It is not praising or asking for gifts‚ but giving commands only.  Tecumseh shapes this prayer as a list of commands on how to live and die with honor.       Tecumseh uses commands about how to “perfect your life” within the first section to prepare the reader for an expansion on how to live these vague orders out.

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    Native American Myth Analysis 2. The tribe of this myth is the Blackfoot tribe. The title of this myth is The Orphan Boy and The Elk Dog. The story begins by introducing an orphan boy and named Long Arrow and his sister. Long Arrow is deaf and the people of the village want nothing to do with him. Only his sister loves him but she is adopted by a family in another village leaving him all alone. Then people of the village decided it was time to go to another location because the game near them had

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    When you hear the name of one of the great civilization of all time‚ The Aztecs‚ what comes to mind? Is it their most famous leader‚ Montezuma‚ or the man who defeated and conquered them‚ Hernán Cortés? The Aztec’s‚ a Native American civilization from Mexico‚ attitude toward the invading Spaniards had change through the course of interaction with them. For example‚ the first group of people Montezuma were in awe because they believe that the conquistadores were God sent. As Montezuma sent more and

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    personalities. Some of these tattoos consisted of dotted lines‚ animals‚ and intricate shapes. (“Native American Tattoos”). Tattoos were also used as right of passages. In some cultures‚ getting a tattoo marked the transition from adolescents to adulthood. Some nomadic clans would believe that if a young boy could not handle the pain of getting a tattoo‚ then he would not be useful in battle. They also would not be considered strong enough to protect family members. Similarly‚ if a young girl could

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    among various people have different results. The Natives and the Europeans spark conflict among each other that may not justify their actions. By examining documents that explain two sides on the topic of interactions and ideas on one another shows the sparking conflict on past stereotypes causing impact to each others lives. Perspectives are portrayed differently due to not having the same views or values on one another. If people didn’t view the natives differently they would of treated them normal

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    Marginalization and Acculturation Name Institution Tutor/professor Date Introduction From all lifestyles from different nations‚ United States has accommodated very many people from all over the world hence‚ acquiring a vast and rich multi-cultural diversity. Nigeria‚ being one of the countries that have many people migrating to America due to a number of reasons. Acculturation is the interaction between two cultures. It is a model that spans various science domains like sociology‚ anthropology

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    The continuous or excessive use of alcohol (ethanol) with associated pathologic results. Alcoholism is characterized by constant or periodic intoxication‚ although the pattern of consumption varies markedly. Individuals admitted for the first time to an alcoholism treatment center typically have been consuming 3–4 oz (80–100 g) of pure alcohol per day‚ corresponding to seven to nine drinks or bottles of beer or glasses of wine. Studies have shown that problem drinking in these populations starts

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    The Native American Hopi tribe perform numerous rituals to positively impact their lives and bless their tribe. The Hopi believe that there is a spiritual essence and a presence of life in everything in the universe‚ and that it is necessary to interact with these spiritual life forces in order to survive (Wright‚ 2008). Thus‚ the Hopi personify these impersonal spirits in the form of kachina dancers and carved‚ handmade kachina dolls so that they can better interact with and please these powerful

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    Access Genealogy Indian Tribal Records (2004). Blackfeet hunting customs. Retrieved June 10‚ 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/blackfeet/huntingcustoms.htm Access Genealogy Indian Tribal Records (2004). Blackfeet Indian history. Retrieved June 10‚ 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/blackfeet/blackfeetindiantribe.htm

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    The Process of Acculturation In the late 19th century‚ people across the globe left their homelands in hopes to find freedom in the United States. Overwhelming populations of immigrants flooded urban areas like New York City. These immigrants felt the need to assimilate to the new society because most “nativeAmericans were skeptical and felt threatened by them. Immigrants in large cities were out-casted by Americans; so immigrants of the same backgrounds formed neighborhoods to have a sense of

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