Academic papers on Native Indian Studies

"Thrown Among Strangers" by Douglas Monroy
A 3 page paper which examines the Chumash Indian Revolt of 1824 as seen through Douglas Monroy's work "Thrown Among Strangers." No additional sources cited.
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Indian Gaming
This 4 page paper argues that while Indian gaming has been successful on two reservations, most tribes gain little from it. It should be restructured. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Tipi of the Plains Indians
A 4 page description of the versatile and ingenious home of the Plains Indian. The author describes design, erection, and meaning. The tipi, of course, is just one element of the material culture of Plains lifeways. It is an element that is...
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"First Americans": A Review of One Chapter of Brian Fagan's "People of the Earth"
A 3 page consideration of the numerous questions that exist regarding the arrival of the America's first peoples. Fagan considers how, when, and why Native American first came here. No additional sources are listed.
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Pow Wow Paiute Style!
A 5 page description of the North American Pow Wow. The author recounts memories from a pow wow on the Bib Pine Reservation in California. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Economic and Cultural Transformation Among the Morongo and Viejas Tribes
A 4 page discussion of the benefits gaming has reaped for these Native Americans. The author contend that gaming is critical in self determination for these people. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"What You Pawn I Will Redeem"
A 4 page analysis of the short story by Sherman Alexie. This story portrays the impacts of white America on Native American welfare through the eyes of a homeless alcoholic Indian living on the streets of Spokane Washington. It details his quest...
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Northwest Native Americans
A 5 page paper discussing change in historical perspective regarding the fate of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Kalapuya. History, of course, quite often chose to ignore any follow-up to the many treaties that were...
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The Nez Perce
A 7 page overview of the impacts endured by the Nez Perce at the hands of the white encroachers to their lands. Starting with the initial contact made with the Nez Perce made by the Lewis and Clark expedition, this paper ends with Chief Joseph's...
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Charles Mann
A 3 page review of Charles Mann
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Contrasts in Native American and Euro-American Culture
A 5 page overview of the various differences that have existed both historically and in contemporary times between these cultures. The author emphasizes the differences in societal structure, regard for natural resources, and religion. Bibliography...
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"Beyond the Convenant Chain, The Iroquois and Their Neighbors in Indian North America 1600-1800"
A 4 page review of some of the major premises of this book. Compares the work to that of past and contemporary scholars and contends that this book is one of the few insights into the Iroquois people that is influenced more by fact than by the...
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Relationship with Native Nations and Native Peoples
A 5 page paper which examines the unique position of Native Nations and Native peoples in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Significance of the Circle: Native American Ceremonies
A 3 page paper which examines the significance of the circle in Native American ceremonies as it involves identity and an understanding of one
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Native Poetic Works
A 5 page paper which examines poems of Otto Rene Castillo and poetic literature in
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