Why do you think I assigned this reading? While reading the article, I could not help but reflect on my own beliefs, rituals, practice and culture in general. I have come to the conclusion that just as I am comfortable practicing what I believe in, and find comfort in doing so, so are the Nacirema people. As each one of us grows practicing traditions/ rituals, passed on from generation to generation we become used to the " normalcy" of our culture. We do not consider the perspective of an outsider
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Tonkawa Indians In the 15th century, the Tonkawa Tribe probably numbered around 5,000, with their numbers diminishing to around 1,600 by the late 17th century due to fatalities from new infectious diseases and fighting with other tribes, most notably the Apache. By the year 1921, only 34 tribal members remained. Their numbers have since recovered to close to 700 in the early 21st century. Most live in Oklahoma. The Tonkawa were actually made up of various groups, many of which are no longer
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Meherrin Tribe Essay by: Mallory B. The Meherrin tribe of North Carolina is one of eight state recognized Native American North Carolina tribes. They received their state recognition in 1986. The Meherrins have a total of over 900 people in their tribe. The Meherrin people speak Iroquois, along with lots more Native Americans. They are related to the Tuscaroras. The Meherrin and Tuscaroras were neighboring tribes and migrated to New
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in Makah tribe. In Maori culture they don’t hunt whales because they see it as a spiritual animal. Makah uses whales for meat, blubber, bone and sinew, and products(Makah.com). The Maori tribe uses the whale as a spirit animal that helps guide them. Makah tribe been hunting whales for a long time. Archaeological evidence points back to 2,000 years (alamut.com). Maori tribe would be very upset with Makah tribe for killing whales. In this paper I will be talking about how the Makah tribe and the Maori
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Through a comparative analysis of the Powhatan and Wampanoag Tribes' responses to English colonization, this thesis sheds light on the diverse ways in which indigenous communities navigated the challenges posed by foreign influence and policies." The relationship between the Powhatan tribes and the English colonists was complex and often strained. Initially, the Powhatan people, led by Chief Powhatan, had mixed reactions to the arrival of the English colonists. There were periods of trade and cooperation
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The makah and Colville tribes have different ways of providing food for their people.Like the Colville tribes mainly use arrows and Spears to kill their food for the people. Although the plateau tribes main food is salmon and they also eat the head. However the coastal tribes use traps and Spears to kill their food.In addition the coastal tribes main food is sea animals especially whale.This means they use different kinds of resources to get to their food because of where their location is. The
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The Kootenai Native American Tribe is a very strong and faithful group of Native Americans that most people do not know much about. I hope that you like to learn because we are going on a journey into the history of the Kootenai and their famous leader Charlo Hudson. The Kootenai Tribe are a tribe that you should know about and I will teach you their lifestyles and some of their traditions. The Kootenai have many things that they use ,including items for transportation and to get resources. For example
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The Seminole Tribe The people of the Seminole tribe still live in Oklahoma to this day. These people are one of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma, making their settlement famous and known in this state. However, there is more to the Seminole people than just their mark on Oklahoma, which is known as Indian Territory. The Seminole tribe also has history in Florida and Georgia. They have fought three major wars in their time, which led them to their migration from state to state. “Seminole, North
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The Native American tribe I chose was the Oneida tribe. The artifact I chose is a cornhusk doll. I chose this artifact because it looked very creative yet original. The Iroquois Native Americans are a confederacy meaning a group or association of people in Northeastern United States originally formed from the Oneida, Seneca, Mohawk, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Tuscarora. I chose the tribe the Oneida tribe. The Oneida tribe was actually the league of clans in their own language. They are in Upstate New
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SELECTED ISSUES RELATING TO NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES AND THEIR MEMBERS Scheduled for a Public Hearing Before the SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE on May 15, 2012 Prepared by the Staff of the JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION May 14, 2012 JCX-40-12 CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY I. 1 GENERAL RULES REGARDING THE TAXATION OF INDIAN TRIBES AND TRIBAL MEMBERS AND THE TAXING POWERS OF INDIAN TRIBES ................. 3 A. Income Taxation of Indian Tribes and Wholly Owned Tribal Corporations..
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