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The Strength of an Individual Identity John, the Savage, was raised on the Reservation where he acquired his own individuality due to his differing skin tone from the rest of the community. When removed from his first home and put into the place his mother considered him from, John’s identity was put to the test by the conformative government in the World State. John was first exiled from his homeland based on his skin tone and then in exile in his proper society according to his mother because…

The myth of the Ecological Indian, has influenced historians’ beliefs for centuries. The thought that Native American’s were a part of nature, never exploiting their resources, a primitive species, a peaceful people, is a stereotype that is proven wrong by the paramount chiefdom of Cahokia. The stratified community, of what was in its day, a powerful unprecedented empire in North America, calls into question who Native Americans were believed to be. Cahokia, a Mississippian culture, is one of…

The movie is entitled Smoke Signals because at first it may seem like a stereotypical representation of Native Americans, however, it actually signifies the lack of communication Victor and Thomas have with each other, as well as between Victor and his father, and between the rest of their Indian community. This is because smoke from campfires continues to be a stereotypical symbol of Indian life and was how others, mostly the white community could identify Indians’ presence from miles away,…

The Cherokee Night is a play written in 7 scenes by Lynn Riggs. Structurally, Riggs’ drama can be viewed almost as a series of seven “mini-plays” that are called “scenes.” This is because each of the seven scenes contains different characters, although some of them are included in multiple episodes. Another important structural aspect is that each of the seven scenes has its own unique plot. The scenes are not directly or even indirectly connected to each other; each scene is set in a different…

Prior to the arrival of Columbus to the United States the land was primarily occupied by the native tribes. Columbus labeled them as the Indians as a result of his settlement on America instead of India for which he set sail for. The United States harbored various cultures, beliefs, cuisines, languages, dwellings, clothing, and much more from the diversity of each tribe. Studying about the everyday lifestyle of these tribes was of particular interest to me as they pioneered utilitarian ways of…

In the second half of the nineteenth century, technology played a significant role in the lives of the Great Plains Indians. During this time, the US government was trying to assimilate the native americans into or nation. We took away any items that they had and tried to get them to forget their culture. Technology helped the Native Americans in some ways, but it was mainly an issue for them. At this time the Plains Indians were being put into indian schools and were being mistreated.…

In “Dear John Wayne” by Louise Erdrich, it becomes obvious to the reader that Erdrich feels as if Native Americans, such as herself, are inferior to the entire white population. Throughout her poem, Erdrich expresses her opinions and the actions of white people like “John Wayne.” The message she sends to the reader brings attention to the display of Native Americans. Erdrich strives to express her opinion that the media displays Native Americans in an insignificant fashion and that the media…

On November 16th four esteemed doctors of Shippensburg University held a panel titled “Being Black in America”. This panel was held by Dr. Raymond Janifer a professor of English, Dr. Stephanie Jirard a professor of Criminal Justice, Dr. Cheryl A. Slattery a professor of Teacher Education, and Dr. Jamonn Campbell a professor of Psychology. The panel’s presentation was on what it meant to be an African American in today’s America and discussed the problems and obstacles that African Americans…

Poverty, hunger, lack of education, and crime are diseases that plague the world. Whose job is it to end all of this? Apparently it is left to America to do this. The American government gives billions of dollars to these countries to hopefully try to end this, but it does not. These issues with our society, have not just developed. Since the beginning of civilization’s these issues have been a part of society, it is inevitable. There is one thing that can be done, focus on the people that…

In the essay,” Our Time,” Wideman talks about the discrimination of the African Americans in Homewood because they were seen by the white discourse as unclean and uncivilized groups of people. Wideman proclaims,” The value of black life in America is judged, as life generally in this country is judged, by external, material signs of success.” ( 420). This is quote of Wideman says the African American were often been judged by the white discourse. Wideman even mentions in this statement that the…