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Native American Spirituality and Traditions, 2004.
Discusses the traditions and spirituality of the Eastland Woodlands Native Americans.
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 25.95
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The Woodlands people lived in three main areas, the upper Great Lakes and Ohio River valley, the Lower Great Lakes, and the coastal region. This paper examines some of the traditions of these Native American groups, as well as their spiritual beliefs. It looks at their connection to the land, their reverence for all living things, and naming traditions. The paper also touches on the artifacts that accompanied their spiritual rituals.
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"But for Native Americans, names referred more to spiritual qualities. Lakota men might receive their adult name because of a dream or from something they saw in a ?vision quest,? a purposeful spiritual retreat. Or they could be named for a wondrous deed or a horrid misdeed. No matter how the adult name arose, however, it meant more than Tom, Dick or Harry. The name was meant to draw a connection between the physical person receiving the name and the spiritual things inside and outside of that person."
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The Native Americans and Ritual, 2002.
Shows how ceremony helped preserve the natural world of the Native Americans.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper examines the role of spirituality in the traditions of Native American peoples. There is a focus on the rituals involved in hunting and fishing, as well as the significance of the natural world for Native Americans.
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Attachment Parenting and Native American Traditions, 2002.
A look at how attachment parenting fits in with native American parenting traditions.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 36.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper compares the tenets of attachment parenting to the teachings and culture of Native Americans in terms of birth-bonding, breast-feeding on the cues of the infant, bed-sharing, baby-wearing, and the belief in the signal value of the infant's cry.
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Traditional Healing in Native Canadian Indians, 2006.
An overview of the medical and social problems faced by Native Indians and suggestions of how to deal with some of these problems.
2,004 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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The paper briefly explains the history of Canadian Indians. The writer details the pattern of death and the main diseases that affect the Canadian Indians, including lifestyle related diseases, infectious diseases and the increased number of violent deaths. The paper discusses the high rate of drug abuse, and suicides found in this group of people. The writer explains that most articles written about these issues suggest the need to increase income, education and social opportunities for Indian youth and adolescents. In conclusion, the writer states that the Indian communities have adapted and integrated both traditional and western approaches to fit their own unique sociocultural needs.
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"Native Aboriginal also have an increased risk for diabetes. This is probably because their original diet was low in simple carbohydrates and over the centuries, their bodies adapted to this regime. Diabetes is 4-8 times more common in Canadian Indians compared to the general Canadian population. In some Indian communities, up to half of all adults have diabetes. Indian Elders suffer from higher rates of complications from diabetes. Unfortunately, the individuals least open to the regimen of western medicine are Indian elders, making proper treatment of their diabetes more difficult. They are not able to return to the original diet of their ancestors and often die early of complications. "Also there are numerous challenges facing these same individuals, families, and communities in their struggle to reduce the harm due to substance use/abuse. Among Indian and Native people, special challenges include whether or not, and, if so, how to adapt treatment or prevention programs for use in their own communities. Another challenge is how to draw upon and incorporate cultural values, skills, and knowledge into this struggle. In addition, how to reconcile certain cultural practices, such as the ceremonial use of tobacco and peyote, with messages about harmful substance use continues to be a challenge as well. Others include how to develop self-sustaining programs once private, state, or federal support for their start-up has ended. For instance, the Wheel Council uses traditional arts like storytelling as a means to heal social problems such as racism, drug addiction, violence, economic injustice, health crises, child abuse and neglect."
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"Native Knowledge for Native Ecosystems", 2007.
A review of Robin Wall Kimmerer's article, "Native Knowledge for Native Ecosystems".
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 25.95
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This paper briefly reviews Robin Wall Kimmerer's 2000 article, "Native Knowledge for Native Ecosystems" and highlights the article's main points as well as how it approaches the broad concept of ethno-ecology. More importantly, the paper also touches upon how the article approaches the linkage of local and/or traditional knowledge of ecological systems with academic and/or scientific knowledge of those same systems. Finally, the paper discusses the significance of the aforementioned linkage as it pertains to the future of human beings in the global ecosystem.
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"Simply put, Kimmerer's argument is that Native Americans intensively cultivated the land so that it would provide them with sufficient foodstuffs to brave the grueling winter months. While modern-day efforts to restore the ancient biological vitality and bio-diversity of the American woods and ecosystems is a laudable goal, it is not possible without also considering how the natives were able to so successfully manage the world around them. In effect, Kimmerer argues that modern-day conservationists must "heal" their relationship to the land and understand the land spiritually and emotionally as well as intellectually. Less abstractly, Kimmerer states that twenty-first century man must adopt the "site-specific" or "diachronic" knowledge which well-served Native Americans in the past and which lends itself to successful local site restoration. "
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Native and Non-native Tensions in Canada, 2005.
An analysis of the argument between native and non-native Canadians over claims of land.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper analyzes the land claims of the aboriginal people of Canada. The paper discusses the history over the struggle between native and non-native Canadians, in regards to their struggle over land, fishing and hunting rights upon property in the country for many years. The paper presents the argument of the aboriginal people and the counter-claim of those non-native Canadians who are opposed to the claim, as well as their solution to the problem.
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Native vs. Non-native Anthropology, 2005.
This paper contends that distinctions between native and non-native anthropology are insignificant.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper explains that a native anthropologist is one who conducts research in their own society whereas a regular anthropologist conducts research in any society. The paper considers how some would argue that there should be a distinction. This paper presents the hypothesis that the distinctions between native and regular anthropology do not matter. To support this argument, the work of the following two anthropologists is considered; Vincent Crapanzano, who is considered a Native anthropologist because he is doing research in his own society and Anne Allison, an American doing research in Japan.
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Spirits Who Remain, 2003.
Examines the Native American spiritual world and how the "white" suburban culture views Native Americans.
616 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 15.95
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This paper deals with Native American customs and their whole spiritual realm. It illustrates this by using three, short Native American stories, which show how different and complex Native American belief systems are.
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"People make minor mistakes all the time. Most of these mistakes can be easily corrected; however, when people make major mistakes in judgment that can be life- changing and do nothing to correct them, the spirit world will sometimes help one along towards the right path. Sometimes people might not realize that they are even making mistakes and hurting those whom they love. Joseph Bruchac, a Native American and the author of ?Bone Girl,? writes a very moving story about a Native American man who is taking a writing course and is writing a story for his class. His teacher wants him to write from the beginning in a straight line towards the end; however, he chooses to writes in a circular fashion because that is how a lot of native Americans write and tell stories."
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Traditional vs. Non-traditional Students, 2007.
This paper looks at the achievement goals of traditional vs. non-traditional students.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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In this essay, the writer first presents a definition of the term non-traditional student. The writer notes that while this paper argues for the hypothesis that the non-traditional student is more inclined to have a higher achievement-motivation level than the traditional student, it should also be kept in mind that there are many studies that in fact show the contrary view. The writer points out that in one such study it was found that nontraditional students are less likely to attain their degree goal within 5 years and more likely to leave postsecondary education. However, on the other hand, the writer highlights that the literature tends towards a preponderance of evidence and studies which show that there are significant differences in these two groups of students and many of the these studies suggest that there is a strong indication that non-traditional students are more motivated and achievement orientated. The writer concludes that many of the studies referred to suggests that there is still a large amount of statistical and other research that has to be completed on this topic before any conclusive statement can be made.
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"There are also strong indications from a variety of studies that this group of students has a higher achievement and motivational level when compared to traditional students. Motivation is generally seen as a central criterion in obtaining higher achievement levels in all students. These two factors are linked and often seen as concomitant and supporting factors in the literature on this subject. McMenamin and McDevitt have stated that traditional students scored higher on motivation to learn than did the nontraditional students."
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Traditional and Non-traditional Families, 2002.
A comparison of typical two-parent families with those families whose make-up is different.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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This paper presents a detailed comparison of traditional, nuclear families with non-traditional families. The writer explores the differences and similarities between each type of family. Using a literature review and an analysis process, the writer details for the reader the things that set each type of family apart from the other. One of the main focus areas is that of single-parent families versus two-parent families.
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"The effects of many socioeconomic factors in two parent homes as well as single parent homes are important to the education and future success of the students. It is important that all children be provided equal opportunities but there are factors even in that arena including the ability to use the Internet. Today?s technological needs are undisputed and the inability to access and practice computer use at home can have a negative impact on the student?s ability to learn and advance."
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Traditional and Non-Traditional Families, 2002.
The paper looks at the differences and similarities between single parent and two-parent families.
2,294 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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The paper analyzes studies comparing nuclear and contemporary families and shows how they often focus on the financial aspect of each family style, especially incomes. The paper examines how the studies have also researched how the parent-child relationship affects behavior and distress, particularly in single parent households. It also discusses other comparative factors mentioned in the studies including economics, societal impact and cohesiveness, violence, and the mental state of the family.
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"Single parent households and dual parent households can have many things in common. The families might sit down to eat together each night, and they may attend church. Some families in each style are neat and tidy while others live in constant clutter. While these are similarities there are also many differences that are important to the overall success or failure in life. Single parent households are often at a economic disadvantage and the parents are often more dependent on their children for relationship fulfillment by way of sharing family decisions than are the parents in two parent families. The single parent home can shore up the things that negatively impact its success attempts of the world provides support and assistance to those families."
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Science vs. Spiritualism, 2002.
Analyzes the controversy over DNA testing of Native American remains for the sake of scientific knowledge.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper analyzes the controversy over DNA testing. The author uses the very recent case of Kennewick Man, the 9,300 year old remains, to discuss some of the issues involved. While science can learn a great deal from studying such remains, Native Americans are opposed to such testing because they feel it violates their beliefs. They do not like the idea of scientists studying and classifying remains, as they feel such studies are often racially motivated and damages their chances of reclaiming artifacts under the North American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990. While the Kennewick Man case ended up in court, DNA testing proceeded and failed to uncover any conclusive results, resulting in the return of the artifacts to five Native American tribes. Cases such as Kennewick Man and a similar aborigine case in Australia have no easy answers; however, non-destructive testing may allow for less invasive treatment of human remains. In any case, the decision to test remains should be left to Native American descendants, not government committee.
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The Holocaust and American Jewry, 2006.
This paper examines the effects of the Holocaust on American Jews and how this atrocity has in large come to replace spirituality and traditional Judaic knowledge among assimilated Jews in the U.S.
1,694 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 37.95
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The writer of this paper uses numerous and varying sources in explaining how American Jews were affected by the Holocaust by stating how their distance from the event compounds the difficulty of writing about the tragedy, both geographically and increasingly, chronologically. The paper also explains why Holocaust literature was not frequently written in America until the 1960s, when there was a sudden awakening of interest due to the Eichmann trial, the publicizing of which made the facts of the Holocaust newly accessible to Americans.
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"Nothing remains of the six million Jews and the European culture that died with them. In their places, we have the multitudes of responses from those who lived to bear witness and those who experienced the Holocaust only indirectly. Lawrence Langer delineates the difference between the event and the symbolism, which has since accrued:
For Dachau, like Auschwitz and in a related sense like Hiroshima, is no
longer merely a place-name with grim historical associations for those who care to pursue them. All three have been absorbed into the collective memory of the human community as independent symbols of a quality of experience more subtle, complex, and elusive than the names themselves can possibly convey."
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Native-American Totem Poles, 2006.
A review of the Native-American Indian totem pole and it's importance to the culture of Native-American Indians.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the role of the totem pole in the lives of Native-American Indians. The paper first provides a brief history of the totem pole from the perspective of the British explorer, Captain James Cook and then goes on to discuss the history of the totem pole in Native-American Indian culture. The paper then explains the process of creating a totem pole, listing the meaning behind the various symbols.
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Objective
Introduction
Totem Pole Significance
The History of the Totem Pole
Steps to Making a Totem Pole
Totem Pole Symbolism
The Great Seal of the US and the Canadian Coat of Arms
Native-American Indian Oral Tradition
The Haida Totem Pole
Summary and Conclusion
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" The Native American Indians did not have a written form of their language and totem pole stories and imagery were shared with the owners of the pole and those who they told. The only meanings which are on record are in cases where the owners of the pole left written record, granted interviews or in cases where the story has been transferred from generation to generation in a story. These stories are referred to as the "oral tradition" which is subject to change and become distorted over time.
According to the website of the Manataka American Indian Council: The Native American Indians placed the totem pole at the front entrance of the family's longhouse for honoring the clan's ancestors, to record the clan's standing, rights and accomplishments, in memoriam of a ceremony or spiritual experience and contains the symbolism of the qualities, experience, and exploits of the family clan. (Manataka American Indian Council, 2006)"
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