Native-American Studies papers

An analysis of the relationship between Pocahontas and John Smith.

This paper discusses Apache marriage, religion and hunting.

This paper examines the role of trickster Coyote in Native-American tradition.

A review of Robin Wall Kimmerer's article, "Native Knowledge for Native Ecosystems".

This paper describes the Native-American uprising against the British, 1763-1766.

This paper analyzes the work 'Modern Chivalry' by Hugh Henry Brackenridge, which presents a satire of colonial America.

A review of the book "Aunt Moon's Young Man" by Linda Hogan.

This paper examines Henrietta Stockel's "Survival to the Spirit", which documents the terrible effects of White civilization upon the Chiricahua Apaches tribes.

This paper discusses education among the Zuni nation.

This paper discusses the historical figure of Wilma Mankiller, the first female leader of the Cherokee nation.

This paper discusses the high rates of juvenile delinquency by American Indian youth living on reservations.

This paper analyzes "Blue Winds Dancing" by Tom Whitecloud.

A review of various literary pieces discussing the religious struggles in Colonial America.

A look at the history of Mexicans in California.

An analysis of Eagle Man's (Ed McGaa) discussion in his work "We Are All Related: Eagle Man," about stewardship and eco/civil-responsibility and how it relates to the writer's experiences in his workplace.

This paper discusses Leonard Peltier and looks at how justice miscarried.

A discussion regarding the causes of the American Civil War.

A review of the Supreme Court decision in the case of City of Sherrill, New York v. Oneida Indian Nation of New York.

This paper analyzes the book "Waterlily" by Ella Cara Deloria.

A book report on Karen Ordahl Kupperman's "Indians and English."

A review of Stephen J. Pitti's "The Devil in Silicon Valley: Northern California, Race, and Mexican Americans ."

This paper studies the high dropout rates among Native-American high school students.

An analysis of the book "1491: New Revelations of the Americas before Columbus" by Charles Mann.

This paper analyzes "A Spirited Resistance. The North American Indian Struggle for Unity 1745-1815," by Gregory Evans Dowd.

This paper analyzes the book "The Heartland Chronicles" by Douglas E. Foley.

A look at the history of the Aztecs.

An analysis of the history of certain American English words that have their roots in Native-American languages.

A look at the life of Native American, Black Elk, and his strong Christian beliefs.

A description of the Spanish and Portuguese attempts to convert native peoples to Christianity during their conquests of Brazil and Mexico.

A look at Mesoamerica, which includes the central area of Mexico, Central America, down to Guatemala and Honduras.

A brief history of the Fox Wars between the Fox (Mesquakie) American Indians and the French.

This paper examines the bird species, greater roadrunner, or geococcyx californianus.

This paper explores Native-American culture, focusing on family life.

This paper discusses the cases of Leonard Peltier and Eddie Hatcher and looks at the Native-American experience with the U.S. justice system.

This paper explores the use of rum, grog, brandy and other alcoholic beverages in shaping the relationship between Great Britain and Her American colonies.

A look at Woodland Indians and their culture.

This paper describes the history of the California Indians and the struggles they faced with colonizing Europeans.

This paper explores the differences in belief systems of the Native Americans and European colonists.

A discussion regarding the impact of the Spanish explorers on the native populations of the West Indies and Mexico.

A detailed look at the "Paxton Boys" incident from an economic, political, religious, cultural and racial perspective.

This paper discusses Beth Cuthand's poem "Post-Oka Kinda Woman" from "An Anthology of Canadian Native Literature in English".

This paper discusses the history of the use of peyote for religious rituals among the Navajo Indians.

This paper discusses the issue of multiculturalism in Canadian film.

An analysis of feminism in Native America and its impact on native communities.

A discussion of the history of European dominance and Native-American suppression in the United States.

A discussion regarding the Battle of Wounded Knee and the impact it had on American Indians.

An analysis of "Sovereignty and Goodness of Good" by Mary Rowlandson.

A review of the Native-American Indian totem pole and it's importance to the culture of Native-American Indians.

This paper explores the Wounded Knee incident of 1973 and discusses the actions by the participants and the government during that time.

A discussion on totem poles as a spiritual form of ethnic art.

A look at the impact of disease on the lost American colony of Roanoke.

A look at the dilemma the community of Beacheaven face when electing a new police captain.

An analysis of Joy Harjo's poetry.

A review of the book "Trail of Tears" depicting the eviction of Cherokee Indians from their homes.

A summary, analysis and critique of Dan Aadlan's book, "Women and Warriors of the Plains".

A review of Native American film history and its influence on the American film industry.

A review of the Native American Cherokee tribe's war strategy.

A discussion regarding Native Americans, Western expansion and government involvement.

A discussion regarding the issue of immigrants and the US military.

This paper discusses health issues for indigenous peoples around the world, explaining that, in issues related to health, they are one of the most vulnerable populations.

This literary study analyzes the similarities and differences in the descriptions of Buffalo Bill in "Black Elk Speaks" by Black Elk and "Green Grass, Running Water" by Thomas King.

A review of an article written by Cole Harris discussing the depopulation of British Columbia.

An understanding and evaluation of the growth and expansion of 19th century America.

A discussion regarding the Hopi Kachina Indians, their traditions, beliefs and lifestyle.

An analysis of Hayden Taylor's play, "Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth" by Hayden Taylor.

A look at the theme of racism in the short stories of Tadeusz Borowski and Ernest Hemingway.

An analysis of the reasons for the resistance to Indian casinos according to anthropologist Darrian-Smith.

A discussion of the religious and cultural premise of gambling and gaming in Native American Culture.

A review of the book "An Unredeemed Captive: A Family Story from Early America" by John Demos.

An analysis of the book "Black Elk Speaks" by John Neihardt and Black Elk.

A review of the book "Indian Givers: How Indians of the Americas Transformed the World, Volume I" by Jack Weatherford.

An analysis of the book "Wisdom sits in Places" by Keith Basso.

A review of "Letters from a Birmingham Jail" written by Martin Luther King Jr.

An understanding the values and impact of Native North American tribes before and after European colonization.

A review of the US housing market in relation to the bubble concept.

A review of the history and events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the impact it had on America.

A review and discussion of David Price's work "Love and Hate in Jamestown."

A study of the mythology of the Native American people, originating in North America.

A discussion on Native American Women from the pre-European settlement times.

Examines colonial slavery using Native Americans.

Examines the history of America between 1820 and 1840 under President Andrew Jackson.

This paper discusses the reason the Tony Awards were named after Antoinette Perry.

This paper examines the history of North American's cultural rejection of resource conservation.

This paper discusses the colonization of North America and looks at land rights and use with regards to native Americans.

This paper discusses the problem of alcoholism among Native Americans.

This paper discusses the image of Native Canadian peoples in three novels and a play.

This paper discusses the European religious assertion, which were made upon the Massachusetts Native Americans.

This paper discusses oral traditions as presented in Thomas King's "One Good Story, That One" and in Alistair MacLeod's "No Great Mischief".

A fictional journal depicting the life of "Agasga", a Cherokee woman.

An interview with a person of Hispanic decent who lives in America.

This paper explains and compares the Norse or Hungarian creation myth and the "Old-Man-in-the-Sky" creation myth of the Salish tribe of North America.

Sorts out historical facts from the origin myths of Thanksgiving.

This paper looks at the Native American population with relation to the environment.

A review of the folktale "Yellow Women" written by Native-American Leslie Marmon Silko.

A biography of Christopher "Kit" Carson.

A brief look at the growth of the modern Civil Rights Movement and civil rights legislation in the USA.

An exploration of the life of Theodore Roosevelt.

A review of published opinions regarding the violence exhibited on the sports fields of American high schools, colleges and universities.