Essays and Research Papers on Native Indian Studies

This 5 page paper discusses some examples of the symbolism in the book, "Spiderwoman's Granddaughters". Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper examines how gray wolves became endangered in the first place, what is being done to help them recover and the part Native Americans play in the recovery. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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.

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.

A 3 page overview of Cherokee Art. The author emphasizes the connection Cherokee pottery has to ancient times and elaborates on its production. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the Trail of Tears and its injustices. This paper targets those injustices from the perspective of tribal sovereignty. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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.

A 6 page review of the problems these people are experiencing with toxic waste resulting from the dumping of radioactive material and the environmental destruction that has occurred as a result of extensive coal mining. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines nature versus industrialization seen in the following works: “Ghost Dance Songs,” “Blue Winds Dancing” by Thomas S. Whitecloud, and “Why I Am a Pagan” by Gertrude Bonnin. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper analyzes Louise Erdrich's short story "Fleur." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page overview of race relations in Gilbert Arizona between the mainstream white population and the Native American population. The author presents the thesis that these relations are more characterized by misunderstandings and false expectations than by acceptance of Native Americans for what they truly represent in today's world. Bibliography lists 4 ...

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.

This 8 page paper discusses some of the racial issues, both historical and contemporary, in America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the injustices inflicted during the early nineteenth century to the Cherokee people. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the discovery of Kennewick Man and the legal controversy over the disposition of the remains. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page analysis of the photographs Wrensted took during the early twentieth century of Native American subjects. This paper illuminates the fact that considerable artistic license was taken in these depictions. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper discusses the methods Hugh Brody used to write his book "Maps and Dreams," and how his combination of the scientific method and humanism produced a work on the Athapascan culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.

This 3 page paper discusses the ways in which these authors try to cope with prejudice, using Alexie's story "Class" and Jen's story "Who's Irish?" for reference. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that examines the Kupuna and Hawaiian culture/history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 20 page consideration of the many problems facing Canada’s native peoples as they move out from the reserves into mainstream Canadian culture. This paper relates those problems to the historic tendency to strictly regulate the actions of these people to the point of removing all self responsibility. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page investigation of the Iroquois war club. This paper describes form and function both as they existed in pre-Contact times and as they changed after contact with European cultures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the First Peoples of Canada and the Maoris of New Zealand. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the ancient Maya civilization, and argues that “popular” scholarship portraying the Maya as sophisticated, peaceful and scientific is wrong; they were warlike and Mayan city-states were at war with each other much of the time. The paper also touches on the way they treated captives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the trade routes, economy, and jargon of these indigenous peoples. Parallels are made with contemporary U.S. economy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.