John Collier and Native American Policy
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A 4 page paper which examines what Indian policy was like before and after John Collier. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcollna.rtf
Paper Title: John Collier and Native American Policy

Joy Harjo/She Had Some Horses
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A 5 page essay that analyzes "She Had Some Horses," a poem by Native American poet Joy Harjo. The writer argues that Harjo uses imagery and symbolism to convey the frustration and violence that this "she" suffers, not only from society, but also from unnamed males who also suffer, and who look to her for a salvation that she cannot provide. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khharjo.rtf
Paper Title: Joy Harjo/She Had Some Horses

Kennewick Man
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This 8 page paper discusses the discovery of Kennewick Man and the legal controversy over the disposition of the remains. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVKenwck.rtf
Paper Title: Kennewick Man

Key Events in Native American/White Interaction: Three Failed Approaches to Maintaining the Cultural Integrity of Native America
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A 9 page examination of three critical approaches in Native American/White interaction: the approaches of Pontiac, Tecumseh, and Handsome Lake. This paper contends that despite varied and valiant efforts at maintaining their cultural integrity, each of these approaches failed in the face of the overwhelming tide of white's who flooded the country and continually demanded more and more from its peoples and resources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPnaEvnt.rtf
Paper Title: Key Events in Native American/White Interaction: Three Failed Approaches to Maintaining the Cultural Integrity of Native America

Law and Government in Precontact Native America
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A 4 page discussion of dichotomy that existed between precontact law and government in Native America and law and government as it was viewed by Europeans. The author contrasts natural law and legal positivism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPnaLaw.rtf
Paper Title: Law and Government in Precontact Native America

Lemon Balm Salve
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A 3 page description of the steps that are required for making a healing salve. The salve described uses lemon balm, olive oil, and pure beeswax. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPnaturesWeeds.rtf
Paper Title: Lemon Balm Salve

Leonard Peltier
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A 4 page biography that looks at the life of Leonard Peltier, Native American activists who has been held unjustly imprisoned by the US justice system for over twenty-five years. The writer gives the details of his life and imprisonment, as well as this philanthropic work from within prison. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khlpelt.rtf
Paper Title: Leonard Peltier

Lesley: "River Song"
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This 3 page paper discusses the relationship between Danny and Jack in Craig Lesley's book "River Song." Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVRivSng.rtf
Paper Title: Lesley: "River Song"

Leslie M. Silko/Ceremony's Structure
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A 3 page essay that analyzes Silko's novel Ceremony, which draws directly from Native American culture and myth. As such, the structure of the novel departs from the standard European-derived paradigm, as Silko grounds her narrative within Pueblo oral tradition. the writer discusses the various aspects of the novel that accomplish this purpose. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khsilko2.rtf
Paper Title: Leslie M. Silko/Ceremony's Structure

Leslie Silko/Ceremony & Symbolism
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A 3 page essay that discusses Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony, which is a novel that draws its meaning from symbolism that is grounded in the Pueblo Indian tradition and the culture of these Native Americans. A deeply psychological novel, it can be addressed on a number of layers of meaning, but it basically concerns the post-traumatic stress disorder experienced by its Native American protagonist, Tayo, who has just returned from World War II and the symbolic ceremony that he undertakes in order to be healed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khcersym.rtf
Paper Title: Leslie Silko/Ceremony & Symbolism

Light People & Spider Women
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A 7 page book review that addresses Gordon Henry Jr.'s Light People and Paula G. Allen's short story collection Spider Woman's Granddaughters. These works represent literature written in the traditions of Native America. While distinctly different, examination of these two texts reveals that they share commonality that speaks eloquently of the richness and diversity of Native American culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlpsw.rtf
Paper Title: Light People & Spider Women

Louise Erdrich/Storytelling in Tracks
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A 5 page research paper and analysis of Louise Erdrich's novel Tracks. The writer discusses the role that Chippewa culture plays this novel and argues that it is the cultural "glue" that provides support for members of the tribe, both as individuals and as a group. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kherdtra.rtf
Paper Title: Louise Erdrich/Storytelling in Tracks

Louise Erdrich: ”Fleur"
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This 3 page paper analyzes Louise Erdrich's short story "Fleur." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVErdrch.rtf
Paper Title: Louise Erdrich: ”Fleur"

Mary Rowlandson and Anglo-Indian Conflict
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A 5 page paper that supports the belief that "Anglo-Indian conflict resulted from vast cultural differences separating Indian and Anglo societies." This notion is supported by Mary Rowlandson's "The Sovereignty and Goodness of God" and demonstrates the way in which religion played a role in the cultural differences that divided these societies. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Rowland.wps
Paper Title: Mary Rowlandson and Anglo-Indian Conflict

Mato Tilpali: Conflict in the Black Hills
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A 5 page overview of the conflict that has arisen in trying to meet the multi-use designation of this national monument. This paper is written from the perspective of a Native American stakeholder who contends that the Lakota Nation should have control of this region. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPnaMultiUse.rtf
Paper Title: Mato Tilpali: Conflict in the Black Hills

Medical Application of the Internet
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A 5 page contention that public health is both impacted and addressed by a number of technological advancements. Indeed, often the effectiveness of the health care industry hinges on its ability to accept and incorporate new technologies into its fabric. One of these advancements is the Internet. Emphasizes that the Internet is becoming a greater and greater presence in the issues of public health both as a vehicle for information and as a vehicle for accessing some of the most remote areas of the world in order to effect improved health care. Utilizes numerous examples of possible application of the Internet to the public health issues found on Native American Reservations and other remote locations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPinterH.wps
Paper Title: Medical Application of the Internet

Michael Mann's Movie Adaptation Of "The Last Of The Mohicans"
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5 pages in length. The 1992 movie version of James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans" was directed by Michael Mann and starred Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Steven Waddington, Russell Means and Eric Schweig. As an epic about human conflict, the movie addresses all the necessary elements of social, political and spiritual concern required for such a production; however, the grandiose spectacle of Hollywood film making abilities cannot mask the stereotypical Native American imagery blatantly portrayed in this movie. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCMmann.wps
Paper Title: Michael Mann's Movie Adaptation Of "The Last Of The Mohicans"

Military Campaigns Against Plains Indians: Indian Scouts and Little Big Horn
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A 4 page overview of the military campaign that ended in catastrophe at Little Big Horn. Custer's troops were not exclusively white. There were, in fact, thirty-three Crow Indians that served as scouts under Custer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPnaClv.rtf
Paper Title: Military Campaigns Against Plains Indians: Indian Scouts and Little Big Horn

Momaday and Alexie: Writers who connect
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(5 pp). N. Scott Momaday and Sherman Alexie are Native American writers who "connect" with those they love. For Momaday it is the love of land - that unique place where one is born, that is both defining and healing. For Alexie it is the love of self and others as they really are - that same intense love which can be viewed as anger, if one is not aware of the passion involved or the connection of the two. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBmomalx.doc
Paper Title: Momaday and Alexie: Writers who connect

Momaday: Spiritual Perspectives
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A 5 page paper which examines the position of Native American author Natachee Scott Momaday which argues that Native Americans have a special understanding of how things, material and living, have a deep connection and how non Natives can benefit from that knowledge. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAmomdy.rtf
Paper Title: Momaday: Spiritual Perspectives

Morbidity, Mortality, and Native Americans
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This 5 page report discusses modern Native Americans in the United States and the unique health concerns with which they must deal. Certain diseases and conditions are known to affect the Native American population with more frequency and/or severity than other populations, notably diabetes, heart disease, and alcoholism. It is important for Native Americans to be informed and educated on these issues so that they may better understand how these disease processes may alter or impact their lives. It is also important that policy makers and elected officials understand the unique concerns of the Native American populations of the U.S. and address those problems with adequate financial, material, and human resources. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWnative.
Paper Title: Morbidity, Mortality, and Native Americans

Mortuary Practices of the Cherokee Indians
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A 7 page discussion of the manner in which mortuary practices of the Cherokee have changed over time. Compares and contrasts post-contact practices with those that existed prior to contact with European cultures, noting grave good associations, burial types, and gender differences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPnaMort.rtf
Paper Title: Mortuary Practices of the Cherokee Indians

My Navajo Identity: A Description Utilizing Sociological Concepts
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A 7 page outline of the factors that shape one student's identity. Her Native American culture interrelates with all aspects of her life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPnaNvID.rtf
Paper Title: My Navajo Identity: A Description Utilizing Sociological Concepts

Native American & Euro-American Values
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A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares Native American values with European-descended American values. The writer focuses, in particular, on the manner in which these two groups differ in regards to the way they perceive land. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khnaea.rtf
Paper Title: Native American & Euro-American Values

Native American & Slave Resistance
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A 3 page essay that discusses the ways in Native Americans and slaves resisted domination. Rationalization for the history of white supremacy in North America has rested largely on the idea that white dominance was for the "good" of suppressed peoples. Early English settlers proposed that they were bringing Christianity and "civilization" to Native Americans. Southern slave-owners liked to picture themselves as good Christians who "rescued" blacks from African savagery. From the inception of white dominance, the behavior of these oppressed groups illuminated the lies of rationalization through their multiple acts of resistance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khnasr.rtf
Paper Title: Native American & Slave Resistance

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