Academic papers on Native Indian Studies

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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Native Americans: Social Status and Social Group Interaction
A 5 page overview of Native American social interactions and the factors influencing those interactions. The author emphasizes that not only is the topic of Native American culture multifaceted in terms of the number of cultures which it...
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Iroquois and Boys Coming of Age
A 5 page paper which examines rituals and/or ceremonies involving Iroquois boys becoming men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Native Americans and Euro-Americans
A 5 page paper which examines the differences between Native Americans and Euro-Americans. The paper also examines solutions to any problems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Native American Oral Tradition
A 7 page research paper/essay that offers a close reading of a passage from Polingaysi Qoyawayma's autobiography No Turning Back. The writer discusses a quoted passage in detail and discusses it, drawing on a secondary source. Bibliography lists 2...
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Native American Beliefs: Iroquois and Hopi
A 6 page paper which examines the beliefs of the Iroquois and the Hopi Native American tribes. Physical environment and beliefs is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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U.S.
This 3 page paper discusses the way in which the U.S. government interacted with the Native Americans from approximately 1850-1890, a period generally called the "Indian Wars." Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Jane Tomkin/"Indians"
A 5 page reaction paper to an essay by Jane Tomkin entitled "Indians." The writer answers questions about the essay, which deal with epistemology of historical scholarship and what it says about European colonial relations with American Indians. No...
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The Evolution of Laws Protecting Archaeological Resources and Native American Graves
A 6 page overview of the laws that have been implemented to protect Native American antiquities and human remains. The author traces the legislative effort from the 1906 Antiquities Act through the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, the the...
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The Iroquois and their War with New France
An 11 page overview of this critical time in history. The author details the motivations that prompted the various Iroquois alliances that arose. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce
An 8 page overview of Chief Joseph's attitude and attempts to provide for the needs of his people. This paper includes fourteen direct quotes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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