Cultures and their Myths Many different people believe different things about creation. Different Native American cultures‚ for example‚ have different stories to explain the mystery of creation. These stories often give insight into the values held by the culture that the story comes from. Although the stories may differ‚ the theme behind each of them often carry a similar message‚ and have values that are alike‚ such as respect for old age‚ or even a love for nature. In “The Earth on the
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The European desire for capital was socially disastrous because they implemented the strategy of divide and conquer within the Native American and African-origin peoples. Hartman quotes Walter Rodney in saying “There was in existence a fundamental class contradiction between the ruling nobility and the commoners; and the ruling classes joined hands with the Europeans in exploiting the African masses” (Hartman 31). Indeed‚ the Europeans’ entitlement made them foreign to the idea of family and ultimately
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OWN NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE a) My tribe is: Kersee = land seekers b) Flag Meaning ‘‘Kerseene’’ chief god‚ the god of heaven “Wanganash” god of the War “Matanga”god of life “Teriyaki” god of the Water “Chiwata” god of agriculture “Lachineit” god of night c) Leader of the tribe is Kerwamatechila = Son of the gods that they believe d) Social Structure e) Political structure
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An atlatl is a stick that propels a dart or a spear used by Eskimos and early Native Americans. There is a handle on one end and a hook or socket on the other were the spear or dart is held. The term atlatl comes from the Aztecs who were the first culture to actually write down this term. In modern time we use the expression throwing stick‚ throwing board‚ or even speer sling the problem is that these names do not just pertain to an atlatl. Throughout the years there are many cultures that have use
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by Sherman Alexie a theme shared by these two short stories is the effects of colonialism. "Shooting an Elephant" took place in Burma‚ a former colony of the British Empire during British colonial rule.George Orwell mentioned‚ “…the real nature of imperialism.” Also‚ “I was stuck between my hatred of the empire I served. During the time depicted in the short story the author only then began to understand the realities of oppression caused by colonialism. Considering how he was a police officer for
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Folklore Paper Blackfoot Nation The Blackfoot nation is comprised of three First Nations in Alberta‚ Canada (North Peigan‚ South Peigan‚ Kainai Nation) and one Native American tribe in Montana (Siksika Nation). Their language is of the Algonquian family and they have many beautiful stories that reflect their culture‚ language‚ geography and history. The two stories I chose to read are called “Legend of the Beginning‚” and “Blood Clot Boy.” “Legend of the Beginning” is a creation story
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documents provided‚ analyze colonial policies toward Native Americans‚ and discuss the impact of these policies on the relationship between the tribes and the new nation. Even though the American expanders had been dealing with the native Indians for western expansion many years‚ the difficulties were at their worst between the years of 1750-1800. The British‚ first settlers in the New World since the Indians‚ wanted to expand their nation westward‚ but weren’t really interested in making fair treaties
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Expansion is defined by the action of becoming larger or more extensive. Nevertheless‚ it goes far beyond that. Enlargement of ones territory is the gaining of more‚ and the methods and fights that come with it. This term is the very reason behind the United States being as vast as it is today. The act of acquiring ground by leaving one area in pursuit of another was a major step into the development of our country. Starting as far back as the founding of the first successful settlement‚ Jamestown
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Ahwahneechee‚ the Native American people‚ who have lived on the land 8‚000-10‚000 years ago (Hamilton 12). It also tells the history of the European- American settlers who travel to the Yosemite Valley in the mid-1800’s‚ to mine the land and seek their fortunes (Hamilton 12). According to US Parks website‚ “the native people of Yosemite had a rich heritage and culture of traditions‚ religion‚ songs‚” and live fairly peacefully in the Sierra Nevada foothill‚ until the arrival of Euro-American miners (US
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It’s amazing how far America has come since settlers came to her shores. When we first came here‚ were cruel and self-centered. Native Americans became our slaves‚ as did Black Americans and anyone else who wasn’t white. Women were seen as inferior to men‚ and anyone who wasn’t straight or cis were forced to hide who they were for the safety of themselves and for the sake of their relationships with friends and family. Now‚ we’ve gotten better. Women are seen as equal on a legal front‚ slavery is
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