Essays and Research Papers on Native Indian Studies

A 5 page paper which examines the perspectives and conditions of the Native Americans during the last half of the 19th century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the development of the Native American in the field of entertainment: films. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page discussion of Thomas Jefferson's actions towards blacks and Native Americans. The author contends that in regard to his handling of slavery and Native American land rights Jefferson wavered considerably from his professed belief in the ideology of true equality. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the factors that are believed to have affected Mayan development. The author of this paper contends that strong central organization and connection that is emphasized by the existence of large cultural centers is explicative of this development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the legacy of the Mexican Californian ranchos as seen in Douglas Monroy's "Thrown Among Strangers." Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page paper which examines rituals and/or ceremonies involving Iroquois boys becoming men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the social stratification that continues to exist in these two regions. This paper contends, however, that there are examples in both India and in North America in which the same indigenous peoples that occupy the lowest social echelon have banded together to make significant changes in the contemporary urban societies ...

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 ...

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.

A 6 page review of the factors that should be considered in well-baby checkups. The author emphasizes that while the specifics of these checkups can vary in accordance with race and culture, this variation must be determined on the basis of fact rather than stereotypical misperceptions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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 surrender at the end of his and his people's 1500 mile ...

A 5 page paper that addresses aspect of James Welch's novel Fools Crow. In the latter half of the nineteenth century, a way of life was coming to a close for North America's Native American population. The imposition of European culture and the massive migration of whites westward rationalized the conquest of the continent. James ...

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.

A 6 page essay that discusses how in her complex novel Ceremony, Leslie Marmon Silko presents a conceptualization of the Native American process of individualization has being grounded in an acute awareness of humanity's interconnectedness with the environment. The narrative features a protagonist, Tayo, who has been traumatized by his combat experience during World War ...

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 ...

A 5 page paper which examines the unique position of Native Nations and Native peoples in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the significance of the circle in Native American ceremonies as it involves identity and an understanding of one’s world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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 encompasses but so is the temporal nature of that culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper uses a web site to help explore how Native Americans may choose to face end-of-life issues. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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

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.

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.

A 4 page overview of the man and his accomplishments. This paper contends that Quanah's innate knowledge of the white man's world served primarily to the benefit of the Comanche people. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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 sources.

A 10 page overview of the many forms that tourism can take. This paper points to the advantages of ecotourism and archaeotourism in protecting resources while generating revenues. Bibliography lists 10 sources.