Native-American Studies papers

A discussion of the history of the Baptist Church in the United States of America and its view on slavery.

This paper discusses the causes of poverty on the Alaskan Native tribal reservations.

This paper looks at the forcible transfer of the Cherokee people from their lands in the United States.

This paper looks at the history of the Puritan colonists and the American Indian tribes.

This paper analyzes "Ceremony," "Yellow Woman" and "A Beauty of Spirit" and illustrates the importance of nature to the culture of the Laguna people and their survival.

A description of various forms of Aztec works of art.

This paper looks at the novel "Ceremonies" by Leslie Marmon Silko.

Discusses a period in Cherokee history known as the "trail of tears"

A look at the tactical environment of the Western Indian Wars.

A historical comparison of German-Americans and Cherokees in the 18th century.

Discusses the history and establishment of Mesa Verde National Park.

An examination of how greater numbers of Native Americans are successfully enrolling in institutions of higher learning.

This paper is a biography of Chief Plenty Coups of the Crow Indians.

This paper is an overview of the Blackfeet Indians.

An analysis of Leslie Marmon Silko's novel, "Ceremony".

A review of Peter Iverson's book, "We Are Still Here: American Indians in the 20th Century."

An argument that racism is just as prevalent -- if not more so -- today than historically.

An argument against the use of Native American identifiers for U.S. sport teams' mascots and names.

This paper argues that the origins of ritual of scalping was not with the American Indians but with the Europeans.

This paper reviews and analyzes a Native American Iroquois ritual object; a turtle rattle, ca 1890.

This article describes a personal battle against discrimination in an application for university tenure.

Traces the geological origins of the American Indian tribe known as the Cherokees.

An examination in detail of the Potawatomi tribe.

An analysis of suicide trends among the American Indian population.

An analysis of Thomas Jefferson's "Notes on the State of Virginia", demonstrating that Jefferson held racist views.

A look at the myths and beliefs of Native Americans and their respect and reverence for life that governed all aspects of their lives.

Examines Sam Houston's influence on Indian legislation and political factions.

This paper details the lack of adequate healthcare services in the Native American community.

A look at the Confederate flag and other symbols and their meaning.

This paper reviews and examines Donald Hughes' book "North American Indian Ecology" which focuses on a wide range of ecological and environmental issues faced by Native American Indians in the 20th century.

A discussion of the book "Revenge of the Pequots: How a Small Native American Tribe Created the World's Most Profitable Casino" by Kim Isaac Eisler.

A review of Edmund S. Morgan's book about the paradox of freedom and slavery and exploitation in American history.

This paper reviews and examines Douglas Monroy's book "Thrown Among Strangers: The Making of Mexican Culture in Frontier California."

A personal discussion on Julia Meyerson's book, "'Tambo: Life in an Andean Village".

A review of the Tom Whitecloud novel "Blue Winds Dancing".

This paper discusses nature's cycles in Linda Hogan's short story "Aunt Moon's Young Man".

This paper discusses the life and work of Leonard Peltier, an American Indian Movement activist, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of two FBI Agents; however, his guilt is disputed.

A look at the social and emotional difficulties Native-Americans encounter as a result of their acculturation into American society.

Examines the narrative style used in Leslie Silko's novel on Native American culture.

A historical look at this native American-Indian dance.

This paper discusses Helen Hunt Jackson's novel "Ramona" and research text "A Century of Dishonor" about the plight of Native-Americans in North America.

Examines the theory that immersion into a second language is a good method to acquire that language.

A paper describing the substandard education offered Native Americans living on reservations.

Examines the role of women in early American society.

An analysis of literary techniques in Louise Erdrich's works.

An analysis of "The Emergence of an American Ethnic Pattern" by Nathan Glazer.

An historical essay concerning the forced Americanization and de-culturalization of Native Americans and Africans through the misuse of education.

This paper examines the history of Native Americans. It also discusses many aspects of their present-day life both on and off of the reservation.

An analysis of the Yanomamo, an indigenous tribe living in the tropical rain forests of southern Venezuela and northern Brazil.

An analysis of Chief Seattle's famous 1854 speech concerning land ownership.

A discussion of the book "The American Story" by Robert Divine.

A brief summary of "Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England" by Walter Cronon.

An overview of the history and advancement of Native Americans.

An examination of the high incidence of heart disease amongst the Indian-American population and what can be done about it.

A look at the history and origins of the Native American Culture.

A discussion of various issues of discrimination and prejudice.

This paper discusses "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" by Dee Brown, the detailed documented account of the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29, 1890 and the events leading up to it.

A brief history of the Cheyenne Indians.

A look at why involuntary minorities have experienced far less academic success than voluntary minorities.

This paper discusses the ecological problems created by the introduction of horses into the more temperate regions colonized by Europeans, especially among North American Indians.

Examines environmental justice and its effect on Native-American communities. Provides a study of environmental racism.

A look at the Native-American tribes that used to dwell in the Maryland area.

A book review of "Ishi in Two Worlds" by Theodora Kroeber.

A review of the book, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West," by Dee Brown.

An overview of the concept of two-spirited individuals in Native American culture.

Examines the origins of this Native American tradition and religion.

A research paper on the Native American peyote religion, including a detailed description of the ceremony itself.

A persuasive essay that argues against special rights for the Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

A comparison of Native American and Chinese culture.

Explores whether the introduction of the European fur trade negatively affected the culture and lifestyle of the James Bay Cree.

Examines how Cabeza de Vaca's narrative, "The Relation of Ivar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca", provides rare glimpses of Indian culture and way of life that no longer exist today.

A look at why Native Americans and European Americans could never have co-existed peacefully together.

An overview of the history of tuberculosis and its impact on the Native American population after colonization.

A brief look at the differences between Chesapeake colonies and New England colonies.

Discusses the imagery of powerful women in LeAnne Howe's novel.

Paper discusses the Native American culture and its influence on American way of life.

A discussion of the historic Brown vs. Board of Education decision and how it has failed to achieve its intended purpose.

Discusses the theme of death and dying in Margaret Craven's novel, "I Heard the Owl Call My Name".

An overview the history, culture, and rituals of the Mohawk people of the northeastern U.S. and southeastern Canada.

An examination of the history of conflicting cultures that characterized the American Pacific Northwest in the 1800s.

Examines the past and the present of two American Indian tribes of California.

A report on the Spanish missionary, Father Eusebio Kino.

A discussion of whether the cultural decimation of the American Indian was caused by a clash of cultures or genocide.

This paper discusses the relationship of the Native American tribes and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

A look at racial bias and bigotry in the U.S. educational system and what can be done to eliminate it.

An analysis of the political disagreement regarding the revenue generated from casinos on Native American reservations.

Discusses the traditions and spirituality of the Eastland Woodlands Native Americans.

A discussion of the captivity of three white settlers by Native Americans.

This paper discusses the past history and present condition of Native American tribes.

An analysis of Vine Deloria, Jr.'s "Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto".

This paper discusses the case of Leonard Peltier, who has languished in prison for three decades for murder. It tries to determine if Peltier is a cold-blooded murderer or a down-trodden political prisoner.

Explores the Hohokam culture, one of four major native American cultural groups that dominated the Southwest.

A critical analysis of George Tinker's book, "Missionary Conquest: The Gospel and Native American Cultural Genocide".

An analysis of the exploitation and oppression of Africans and indigenous peoples in post-colonial Brazil and Cuba.

An overview of the status of Native Americas prior to the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

An examination of the issue of cultural diversity in the United States.

Examines the influence that American Indian tribes have on the gaming industry.