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    The colonists’ policy toward the Native Americans had different origins and therefore different consequences. Much has been written about the encounter of these two cultures‚ which would sooner or later bring about a painful clash. Because of their so different cultures‚ only one would prevail. The colonists as a group‚ depending on their beliefs‚ had harsh policy toward Native Americans. Native Americans‚ on the other hand‚ structured their lives on beliefs‚ which had no common base ground with

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    The Native Americans had it rough; they were very disliked by many people. The first stage was the classification‚ the Native American‚ on October 14‚ 1492; Columbus arrived in the new world with domination in mind for the natives with 50 men. Columbus was looking for gold and riches. When he was able to find the natives he decided to use it to his advantage. The second stage was Symbolization; this was definitely a cruel stage. They would take their clothes away. They would have to go around

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    There is ancient sport played by the Native Americans centuries ago in North America. This is where‚ to this day‚ the native traditional sport still lives on as... lacrosse. Originally lacrosse was created by the Native Americans hundreds of years ago‚ as far back as the 12th century. Studies about the ancient Native Americans show that almost all the tribes‚ residing in present day Canada and U.S.‚ had a type of stickball or lacrosse. The type of lacrosse more similar to what we play today originated

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    The Native American Holocaust The Jewish Holocaust is recognized as Hitler’s attempt to demoralize‚ isolate and dehumanize the Jews. His attempt to eradicate the Jewish people through mass murder and concentration camps was known as genocide. Similarly to the concentration camps that Hitler had during World War II‚ Americans had prison camps for Native Americans in the mid-1800s. In fact‚ when asked by his trusted advisers‚ Hitler said that he admired Andrew Jackson for his efficiency in eradicating

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    The Native American population is comprised of distinct and heterogenous ethnocultural groups that make up about 1.8 million of the total people in the United States. The American Southwest is particularly unique because of the environment‚ the Native traditions and culture‚ and the historical contact with the Spanish as well as the interactions with the United States government. An enclave describes an area surrounded by or within a territory in which the people in the area are culturally and/or

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    with individual Native American nations. The government developed contracts that negotiated land agreements. The Native American nations gave up their homelands in exchange for protection provided by the United States government. A connection based on trust was established so that each party could fulfill their obligations. However‚ problems began when one group failed to fulfill their responsibilities. The problems that occurred in the past with the government and Native Americans result in several

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    of trouble for that‚ but people are not as prejudice as they used to be. Since the early 1930’s‚ Native Americans have had to deal with the negative way they were described in films. In particular‚ the way Native Americans were represented in the movie‚ Stagecoach‚ is vastly different to the way they are represented in culture today. Writers like Thomas King and Brian Dippie portray Native Americans much more respectably than the way movies like Stagecoach did in the 1930’s. Brian Dippie and

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    hear the word Native American? And what do you think of when you hear the word education? Probably two very clear and distinct images. But what do you think of when you hear Native American education? Unless you are a Native American‚ presumably that phrase means nothing to you. But shouldn’t the education of US citizens be relevant to the government? Yes‚ and especially when there are plenty of treaties and government agencies that have established the government’s role in Native American education

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    Native American Storytelling Kyle Lysher ENG/301 05/10/2015 Julie Kares Native American Storytelling While each culture on the planet has its own unique identity‚ an identity that is usually rich with traditions and habits‚ few cultures have such a grounded and strong cultural identity as the Native Americans. Many of their beliefs and traditions are shrouded in mystery‚ yet seemingly on display for the world to see - a culture of conflict and peace‚ acceptance and denial‚ the Native American culture

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    represent the Native Americans‚ tribes or cultures. The idea of having related names to the Native Americans seems respectful and honorable for most of the society as it is a tribute to the Indians that have arrived at this country first. The other side of society finds it degrading and racist to call the teams these names‚ but in reality‚ it is showing respect and honor for their culture. As of now‚ there are 2500 schools around the country that take pride in using Native American characters as

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