Colville Indian Reservation

story “What You Pawn I Will Redeem,” Sherman Alexie seeks for his uniqueness as being a homeless, alcoholic Indian man. The author is a Spokane Indian conceived in 1966 on the Spokane Reservation in WellPoint, Washington. He is an artist, author, and movie producer. A great deal of his written work draws on his encounters as a Native American experiencing childhood with the Spokane Reservation. As a Native American, Alexie’s fundamental concern is introducing his way of life and customs to the…

Nation was forever altered by the colonization of the European settlers. Thus the modern structure can never emulate what once was. However, the Tribal council does it’s best to preserve and continue the cultural traditions today. It is on the reservation that the preservation of the Blackfeet Nation thrives and flourishes. I anticipate that through this paper one will gain an understanding of the social historical perspective, cultural competition, adaption and contributions of this resilient…

Needs on the Reservation Many reservations lack the appropriate needs for its people. There is an increase of several major issues on some of the reservations that need proper attention. There are some people who know and understand the needs on these reservations. There are also some people who know what is happening on these reservations that choose to ignore it and do nothing. Still, there are some people who do not know what is happening on these reservations. While some reservations are…

Employment in Nebraska Government housing. Alcohol and cigarettes. Just a few things that might make up a weekend on the reservation. This is a “good” weekend for Native Americans on the reservation, comparatively to other weekends which might include working and more working. While many Americans spend their weekends at home with families and going places, some American Indians do not. Americans as a whole have unemployment and economic issues. While the issues of the Native American culture…

excavated, and defiled? These hypothetical questions posed to you are the realities of the Standing Rock Sioux Native American Tribe right now. The Dakota Access Pipeline debate as to whether or not it should be relocated from the Sioux Native American reservation is presently taking place due to its construction being merely half of a mile downstream from protected sacred land. The Dakota Access Pipeline has already been relocated once before further south from Bismarck due to concerns that…

The Dakota access pipeline is said to be the safest and most environmentally sensitive way to transport oil from domestic wells to American consumers. However, it imposes risks of leaks that endanger the fresh water in lakes and rivers. Activists in North Dakota do not want the DAPL to pass because they fear that it will leak into the Missouri river. People often protest the Dakota Access pipeline causing “Water protectors” who participate in action to get tortured. They will generally get…

For some, fishing isn't just a hobby, its a way to survive. Not only are panfish the most targeted species, perch, crappie, and bluegill provide an excellent source of healthy food, and fun for all anglers. Currently, the total panfish possession limit for the state of Minnesota is 10 crappies, 20 bluegills, and 20 perch. Despite previous surveys showing the current possession limits are okay, I think Minnesota should raise the panfish limit because some people rely on fish as a main source of…

in a remote corner of North Dakota over the construction of a new 1,200-mile pipeline across Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. It is a great fear to the tribe in the Standing Rock Reservation that if the pipeline is to be built in this location near Missouri river a leak is probable. If an oil spill were to happen, it will not only destroy the water supply for Standing Rock Reservation but it would also destroy 50% of South Dakota's potable water supply. The risk is too profound for the sake of…

I am going to tell you about the same of the history of Minnesota. In our box, we put six items that have to do with Minnesota history. The first item that we put in our box is Wild rice and we put this item in this box because this is one of the things that the native Americans eat their food. The native Americans lived in MN and the tribe that lives by us is called the Dakota tribe and we live right about over their summer camp. The second item that we have is a bullet case from World War 2…

people “checked in” at the reservation, some of whom were nowhere near the location, in order to show support and draw attention to what was happening in North Dakota. We’ve seen many protest over the decades concerning laws being passed or construction on sacred ground. Why have these protests become so influential to not only…