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Conclusion In any Native American tribes, one of the core principle values is that every member works together, which integrates the tribe. When the American settlers and Henry Dawes created the Dawes Act, it destroyed the idea of togetherness and encouraged the idea of individual success and prosperity. Through the reeducation process of the children and stripping of their cultural identity, many Native American tribes disbanded and no longer identify with their tribe or the culture. In…

There may be a point in time in which an individual may be faced with the question: “what makes up one’s identify?” Some people may be able to answer this question, while others may not. The novels We The Animals, by Justin Torres, and 187 Reasons Mexicanos Can't Cross the Border, by Juan Felipe Herrera address this question for the individuals who do not know what makes them who they are. There is a linking factor to both novels that allows for the reader to relate to them; this factor is…

The Relationship Between Chicano English and Standard American English Chicano English (ChE), also known as Mexican American Language (MAL), is a distinctive US English dialect spoken in the Southwestern United States (PBS). Not all members of a Mexican-American community speak Chicano English; there a wide spectrum of styles incorporated, as is the case with other dialects, including Standard American English (PBS). Chicano English is often monolingual speakers of English that learned the…

Native American cultures have a rich history of oral traditions which include myths, legends, folktales, chants, songs, and prayers. Stories are used to pass on knowledge and moral lessons. “Sky Tree” and “Coyote Finishes His Work” holds many aspects of Native American literature. As such, it occupies a prominent place amongst contemporary Native American literary works. Native American literature views the world from a natural perspective. Characters are not just limited to human beings in…

1993). The Navajo Indian Tribe is the largest federally recognized Native American Indian Tribe in the United States. Their reservation is located through out the four corners of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. The Navajo Indian Tribe first settled in Arizona and New Mexico. When they reached New Mexico and Arizona they started to learn many things from the Pueblo Indians. A few things that the Navajo Indians learned from the Pueblo Indians including basket weaving, art and how to…

Set, in part, in the tiny town of Tularosa, New Mexico, Tularosa by Michael McGarrity is a story of muder, mystery, history, and culture. Kevin Kerney, an injured, ex-chief of detectives for the Santa Fe police department, must come out of retirement when his godson, Sammy Yazzi, a Navajo, Native American soldier, goes missing from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. As the story unfolds, Kerney must dig deep into stories from his own past, as well as stories of the native people of the…

different cultural beliefs, traditions and customs. The rich culture of the U.S. mainly stems from immigrants, individuals who have migrated from another country. With any change there is struggle, especially when it comes to adapting to the culture of a new country. Amongst many immigrants who struggle to adapt to the American culture are those in the Latino Community. According to the U.S Census Bureau (2010), about 52 million Latinos /Hispanics live in the United States, which makes them the…

marker of aging (Markstrom, 1). Puberty is a time in a young woman’s life that is encompassed by insecurity, awkwardness, judgment, and for some, pride. The Apache Tribe has a different approach to girls reaching puberty. The tribes, in Arizona and New Mexico, celebrate their members’ entrances into womanhood with a ceremony lasting several days and nights and filled with other members of the tribe singing, dancing, and praying (Yupanqui). It is believed…

Invites you as a recruit to come and protect what’s left of American wilderness. Pg. 17 “Nevertheless all is not lost; much remains, and I welcome the prospect of an army of lug-soled hiker’s boots on the desert trails.” Intended Audience: People new to the desert – first-timers or those who love the desert. Mentions Vietnam and satori – who might the actual audience be? Context: Published in an anthology of essays on environmental literature. When was it published? 1968 – Rise of…

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Throughout the years, Hispanics have been a target of oppression and mistreatment due to their ethnicity and color. Many were without education and with little opportunities, most were not able to occupy stable jobs to provide for their families. They’re one of the poorest races in United States and without the help of others, it may be hard for an individual of Hispanic origin to succeed in life and thrive. Fortunately, an organization called…