Gary C. Anderson wrote the biography Sitting Bull and the Paradox of Lakota Nationhood in an effort to tell the story, from Sitting Bull’s perspective, of how the Lakota nationhood were committed to defend their land as well as examine the goals and purposes of the American culture to dominate upon them. Despite the factionalisms, encouraged by the federal government, in the Lakota that led to the division of the nationhood, Sitting Bull is considered one of the most significant and influential Native Americans in history because he would always look out for the best interest of the Sioux tribe and the Lakota nation by standing up against the American army who was interested in the relocation of Indians and the creation of reservations. It…
My mother, Walks as She Thinks, was a member of the Oglala Sioux and my father, Lone Man, was Brule Sioux. When I was around 5 years old, I lost my father. Following my father's death, my mother’s uncle, an Oglala Sioux leader named Smoke, raised me. At a young age, I sought to distinguish…
Sitting Bull was born on March 1831 in Grand River. He died on December 15,1890.Sitting Bull’s parents names were Jumping Bull and Her-Holy-Door. At the time that he was born, the United States was still forming. He had several names, but people remember him as Sitting Bull.…
The Yaqui territory is located in the Southwest region in the State of Sonora between the towns of Cajeme, Guaymas and Bácum . The Yaqui tribe is composed of eight villages, which are: Vícam, Pótam, Bácum, Huirivis, rahum, Belém, Tórim and Cócorit. The basis of social organization is nuclear, monogamous, inbred family; within the interior of the family, the elderly play an important role. The highest authority is the father who is the breadwinner, has interference in the informal education of children and collaborates in some domestic activities.…
In Chris Crowe’s, Mississippi Trial, 1955, all three of these qualities are possessed by Hiram Hillburn, an unknown hero. Bravery is undeniably a necessary quality of a hero. Without bravery it is nearly impossible…
General racism, environmental devastation, and poverty on Indian reservations makes it burdensome for many Native people to live according to their traditions. As many are simply trying to survive daily life, they do not have the energy, money, or time to be taught and teach their indigenous languages and cultures. For some Native peoples, their very survival is dependent on preserving their language and particular ways of life. While it does seem that some languages and cultures are in danger of being exclusive to history, it is a surprising fact to many that many Native groups have a very diverse original language and many cultural customs. With the supremacy of European-American cultural and economic identities, it is astounding to see the perseverance of these sustained livelihoods adapt and remain feasible in the middle of constantly-changing social change.…
“We do not want riches. We want peace and love,” said Oglala Sioux Chief Red Cloud. Many people, such as Chief Red Cloud, have stood up for their beliefs. In taking a stand, one represents a cause or opinion through their words and actions. Protesting, rebelling, and fighting are all examples of taking a stand.…
Thinking back in American history, the most notable Native American event is the Trail of Tears. This event, for obvious reasons, is taught in every school and known by every American. Because of the cruel acts during this famous event, it is easy to single this one out and forget about many others. One of the major Native American events that is forgotten is the Ghost Dance of 1890. Like the Trail of Tears, the Ghost Dance effected the lives of the Native Americans; and by the end, a large amount lost their lives. Several things attributed to the onset of the Ghost Dance and there were numerous outcomes as a result of it.…
In Chapter XXIV – “With Buffalo Bill in England,” Luther Standing Bear becomes an excellent leader and performer in establishing his duties with the Wild West Show. He becomes so dependable that Buffalo Bill respected him in many areas. Just for example when the time Buffalo Bill and Colonel Cody exclaimed about the “misused or neglected” way the Indians were treated at a dinner, giving them left-over, cold pancakes; the incident never happened again. Moreover, supervising seventy-five Sioux Indian performers, meeting King Edward the Seventh and having Luther and his wife another daughter while in England, greatly emphasizes his leadership skills, his great credit upon the Indian society, and the acceptance of the community towards the Indian…
Latinos incorporated more direct and diverse approaches. Another widely-used strategy, and one shared by these two groups, was the occupation of land to prove a point. In Lakota Woman, Crow Dog mentions participating in the famous siege of Wounded Knee in 1973. Members of the American Indian Movement, an advocacy group which promoted Indian rights, took control of the town on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation after the government failed to honor treaties. Lasting seventy-one days, members of the Oglala Lakota and…
A leather clad man rides by on a horse, sending dust shooting up in his trail. He naturally skips along atop the horse, but his hat remains motionless. On his hip is a holstered pistol, ready to be drawn at a moment’s notice. As he rides off in to the sunset, a tumbleweed grazes by, and western music begins to play. This is the modern depiction of a cowboy.…
In 1866 the United States Congress authorized that African American men be allowed to join the regular American peacetime army. For over 20 years at the end of the 19th century black soldiers fought against the Plains Indians across the Southwest of the United States. The Native Americans referred to these African American men as “Buffalo Soldiers”. It is not know exactly why the Native Americans called them this, but accounts suggest that it is because of their tireless marching and rugged fighting style. The soldiers took this as a sign of respect and even adopted the name as apart of their regimental crest.…
The aspects of Native American culture can be examined in many parts. The previously studied book, “The Lakota Way” by Joseph Marshall III breaks the culture into 12 separate values; while this piecewise analysis of Native American culture can work well to describe the complexities of the culture, Kent Nerburn is able seamlessly integrate aspects of Native American culture into his book, “Neither Wolf nor Dog.” Nerburn displays the past and present aspects of promises, forgiveness, and respect in Native American culture with his interactions with Dan, a Native American elder. Kent Nerburn received a call that would later lead to him to making a promise to a Native American elder, Dan, that he would write a book for him, later becoming, “Neither…
An opinion was formed about this group at an early age through cow-boys and Indians movies of the aforementioned. Unfortunately, all that was mentioned could not be confirmed having never met a true native. In the media, Native Americans are seen as warriors with images of war and painted faces always involved in combat, or as mighty hunters, and again savages. Without personal contact, I was led to believe what was portrayed in the media was valid to some degree. For example, ceremonial attire and dance is partaken of, however, the attire is not universal, and it is according to the tribe and location.…
David Edmunds’ book Tecumseh and the Quest for Indian Leadership is one that challenges the legend behind one of the most influential Native American leaders in history. It tells the tale of Tecumseh’s life, while also giving the reader insight into the lives and culture of the Shawnee people. It tells of the hardship and tragedy that the natives faced while attempting to defend themselves against the “Long Knives.” Primary sources that discuss Tecumseh’s life are scarce to be found due to the Shawnee’s lack of written language, but author David Edmunds utilizes a collection of historical accounts that tell of his life and legacy and attest to his influence. Throughout the book, Edmunds portrays Tecumseh and his people in a positive way while…