Native American art

many Americans will consider racial slurs a form of disrespect toward people of their respective ethnicities. In contrast, one will often disregard the preceding proposition when it comes to general use of the culture of a specific ethnicity that he does not belong to. Furthermore, this proposition will receive a similar degree of neglect when it comes to the misuse of a culture in sports. Although many possibilities come to light in favor of the justification of the use of Native American…

territory and state. Bisbee is close to the border of Mexico, and it is a town with a lot of mining and art history. They mined copper and minerals mainly, and in the middle of the 20th century, the mining industry began to decline, and the amount of the tourists to the area rose. Today, the town has many mine tours, and has been called the loveliest place to retire because of its beautiful art all around the town, including bright, colorful buildings, the festivals, and the many things to…

then to being named one of the Most Beautiful People, author Louise Erdrich has become an inspiring American novelist for Native Americans all over the country (Fun Facts About Louise). Louise Erdrich’s novels feature Native American characters and settings. Highly encouraged by her parents, she begins writing poems, but later will have made novels, that like Tracks, that truly do make her an American author. Louise was born in Little Falls, Minnesota on July 6th, 1954. She was the eldest of…

the white culture, he believed the best way to “solve” the “Indian problem” was to brainwash the children. By isolating and “deprograming” the Native American children, the American government could break up the tribal mentality of the next generation. They were punished for any use of their native customs, language, and dressed, and taught the “American civilized” ways to approach life, and the white man’s religion. Spending years in these school many of the children forgot their family…

in some way. Theatre can be controversial, but that makes it generates discussion and brings new issues to light. Controversy causes people to discuss topics and issues in ways they never have before. By having one controversial piece of performance art or one controversial moment in a play can causes people to talk. Theatre deals with controversial issues such as the role of women in society, sexual orientation, sexual violence and even now gender orientation. Theatre acts as a messenger and…

Westward exploration and expansion were motivated by many different factors, focusing on power, dominance, money and spirituality. Spaniards, English, Canadians, Russians and Native Americans all viewed this region as extraordinary, and strived for sovereignty rights. From 1760-1815, many accomplished explores came west looking for adventure, excitement, exploration and for many, wealth. Trade was connected directly with economic success in governments. Many English trappers headed west after…

Imperialism in Africa. During 1830 to 1831, the Indian Removal Act was enforced and more than ten thousand natives were relocated west of the Mississippi River. Thousands died before they could reach their new home. The reason for their removal of their ancestral lands was so there could be more space for citizens of the United States. What is known today as “Trail of Tears” is a moment in Native American history that has never been forgotten. During the late 1800s and early 1900s there was a…

The long walk was endured my Native American in 1860’s after they were release from Fort Sumner. One of many painting is located around New Mexico but one particular painting is located on Third and Hill in Gallup, NM. Richard K. Yazzie is a local artist that collaborate with the City of Gallup create this painting. The painting is to remember the suffering that Native American have experienced. There is four part to this painting and each represent the season during the year; spring, summer,…

In 1942 Christopher Columbus led an expedition to the Americas. His voyage was what started the colonization of the Americas by Europeans for generations to come. These foreigners stripped native Americans of their land, conquered ancient empires, and started settlements in the continents of North and South America. Some may ask, “Why did the Europeans conquer so much of the world and not someone else?” This is a question that has been confusing minds for centuries. Jared Diamond, the author of…

a. What were the goals of the Indian boarding schools? Since the time of Thomas Jefferson, there has been an attempt to assimilate the Native American tribes into the European way of life. After the removal and resettlement of the eastern tribes to the Indian Territory day schools are set up to teach the children of the tribe the “right way” of living. This approach proves unsuccessful due to the children’s exposure to their parent’s and their tribe’s traditions at home. This lead to the…