Tribal chief

This is where the major problem lies. Native American headdresses are never worn in a casual or fashionable manner because they serve a distinct purpose within each tribal community. Headdresses are signs of honor, authority, and tradition, bestowed upon members of the tribe that have earned the right to wear them. For example, the chief of a particular tribe will wear a headdress to signify his status and leadership over the people. For a woman to don such a headdress for a concert or…

Native Americans have always been given the stereotype of "wild savages" by white settlers. The Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison gives a more caring, and human quality to the so-called "wild savages". Through Mary's narrative, the traditions of Native American, as well as the domestic roles of men and women are analyzed. Throughout her captivity, Mary mentions that she was treated with the utmost respect by her Indian family. They loved her like she was one of their own. Based on what…

establishing new, and true, “Indian schools,” and, what is arguably the most noteworthy, dividing considerably large Native American territories and reservations. The final article," Chief Joseph Speaks, Selected Statements and Speeches, by the Nez Percé Chief" was a variety of selected speeches, as suggested in the title, from Chief Joseph. It gives insight into what he must have been feeling and provides the reader with yet another mental depiction of the struggles they/he went through. He…

and conventions, and has been rejected by society. The 1992 movie, The Last of The Mohicans loosely follows the original book about the journey of Hawkeye and his family as they help Cora and Alice Munro and Colonel Duncan Heyward against Huron war chief, Magua during the French and Indian war. During the movie Hawkeye displays many characteristics that make him an American romantic hero. Through out The Last of The Mohicans Hawkeye exemplifies that his is innocent and pure of purpose, he has a…

super genius with his own predilections . Of course, as many already know, Gen. Ojukwu was overly respected and feared at the same time. When h Ojukwu’s Administration formed the Consultative Assembly, he was fully advised by the Counsel of Chiefs and Leaders of Thought as the Par;liament of Biafra. Ojukwu did never take any major decision without consulting them, and had inevitably followed their wishes on all critical National…

with the Maori culture, and knowledge of that culture. While Pai lives in present day Whangara, New Zealand with her grandparents, Maori tradition maintains that the leadership should only be inherited by males. Koro, her grandfather, is the current chief and is adamant that she cannot lead her people because she is female. While he searches for a new leader, attempting fruitlessly to train young boys in the village, determined Pai cries out to…

from the Pathans with musical concerts. Most of the tribal people participate in the concerts wearing colorful costumes. During Eid all the tribesmen get together around the shrine of Baba Kharwari which is in Ziarat Valley. This is where marksmanship and wrestling competition are held at. There are a large number of people who visit here regularly with offering of sacrifices in memory of the saint. The Quaid-I-Azam was where Ali Jinnah 's lived in Ziarat Valley, during his last days of illness…

Chief Joseph exclaimed, “If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. There need be no trouble. Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers” (Gale). In 1863, another treaty was enacted upon the Nez Perce in an unfair manner. This treaty…

Lewis had saw Cynthia Ann with the Yamparika Comanches on the Washita River. By then she was already married to one of the tribe members . She honestly didn't care to go back home to her white family. She married someone called “Peta Nocona,” the chief who is known for his many mean talk about on the white settlements in the territory. it was something everyone did in the Comanche warriors they would take many wives, Peta never took anyones wife except for his own which happens to be…

valuable tool used to pass down ancient culture and ideas to future generations and without that, accepted cultures are vulnerable to becoming completely extinct and valueless. Chief Harry Wallace, leader of the Unkechaug Nation, has had first hand experience of a Native American dying before his eyes. Wallace says, “… for tribal members knowing a language is an integral part of understanding their own culture, past and future” (Cohen). Understanding a culture leads to great appreciation and…