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Native Self-Government, 2005.
This paper looks at the issue of self-government, in particular in relation to the native population in Canada.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses that self-government is a political, economic, cultural, and environmental matter. The writer points out that it is a project because it is an attempt, it takes place in stages and is meant as reconciliation. The writer notes that for example, the First Nations Governance Act of 2002 was a step to self-government and was intended to reform the Indian Act. The writer maintains that self-government is the only way to overcome the effects of the Indian Act.
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"Native people have always had the worst problems in Canada, but no resources to solve them. The problems include poor health, lack of education, unemployment, alcohol and substance abuse, high rates of criminal convictions and child and teen pregnancies. Even greater problems for Native peoples were caused by government interference so that they had little control over their own economy. They could not govern themselves, settle land disputes, or have fair decisions about use of resources. The Indian Act and race-based rights backfired, causing discrimination and preventing Natives from having equality with other Canadians."
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Native Self-Governance and Economic Independence, 2008.
This paper explores the role of economic considerations in the rise of the native self-governance movement in Northwestern Canada.
1,981 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The paper looks at the history of the self-governance movement in the Canadian north and argues that the native self-governance movement in Northwestern Canada has origins dating back to the 1960s and early 1970s. The paper argues further that one of the chief motivations for the movement has been a desire to claim economic independence, sustainability and the power to keep the riches produced by local non-renewable resources in the hands of the community. The paper examines the costs of government mismanagement and how the native push for self-governance and control of tribal lands have been accommodated within the framework of the Canadian Constitution.
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"The desirability of self-government has seduced native groups for quite some time - though it is most likely that the actual calls for self-government only really emerged at the dawn of the 1970s when massive social and demographic shifts in Canada made it impossible for government officials to ignore native complaints as they always had in the past. Mark O. Dickerson of the University of British Columbia writes that 1971 was the year that saw the Inuit of Quebec, Labrador, and the Northwest Territories organize the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (ITC), a broad-based "umbrella" organization for Canadian Inuit that, among other things, called for the formation of an independent territory for all Northwest Territories Inuit - excepting the Inuvialuit."
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Native and Non-native Tensions in Canada, 2005.
An analysis of the argument between native and non-native Canadians over claims of land.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper analyzes the land claims of the aboriginal people of Canada. The paper discusses the history over the struggle between native and non-native Canadians, in regards to their struggle over land, fishing and hunting rights upon property in the country for many years. The paper presents the argument of the aboriginal people and the counter-claim of those non-native Canadians who are opposed to the claim, as well as their solution to the problem.
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"Native Knowledge for Native Ecosystems", 2007.
A review of Robin Wall Kimmerer's article, "Native Knowledge for Native Ecosystems".
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper briefly reviews Robin Wall Kimmerer's 2000 article, "Native Knowledge for Native Ecosystems" and highlights the article's main points as well as how it approaches the broad concept of ethno-ecology. More importantly, the paper also touches upon how the article approaches the linkage of local and/or traditional knowledge of ecological systems with academic and/or scientific knowledge of those same systems. Finally, the paper discusses the significance of the aforementioned linkage as it pertains to the future of human beings in the global ecosystem.
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"Simply put, Kimmerer's argument is that Native Americans intensively cultivated the land so that it would provide them with sufficient foodstuffs to brave the grueling winter months. While modern-day efforts to restore the ancient biological vitality and bio-diversity of the American woods and ecosystems is a laudable goal, it is not possible without also considering how the natives were able to so successfully manage the world around them. In effect, Kimmerer argues that modern-day conservationists must "heal" their relationship to the land and understand the land spiritually and emotionally as well as intellectually. Less abstractly, Kimmerer states that twenty-first century man must adopt the "site-specific" or "diachronic" knowledge which well-served Native Americans in the past and which lends itself to successful local site restoration. "
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Native vs. Non-native Anthropology, 2005.
This paper contends that distinctions between native and non-native anthropology are insignificant.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that a native anthropologist is one who conducts research in their own society whereas a regular anthropologist conducts research in any society. The paper considers how some would argue that there should be a distinction. This paper presents the hypothesis that the distinctions between native and regular anthropology do not matter. To support this argument, the work of the following two anthropologists is considered; Vincent Crapanzano, who is considered a Native anthropologist because he is doing research in his own society and Anne Allison, an American doing research in Japan.
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Aboriginal Self-Government, 2007.
This paper presents an argument supporting native self-government in Canada.
1,526 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper looks at why native self-government is necessary and desirable. The paper outlines the arguments favoring native self-governance, the arguments opposing it and why native self-government is actually feasible within the federal framework shaping Canadian political society. The paper shows how, while there are practical issues which need to be resolved, Canada can ill-afford to compound the troubles of the past by failing to meet the native needs of the present and future.
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"During the 1990 Oka Crisis, a group of Mohawk protestors defended their decision to barricade native land on the Kahnawake Reserve near Montreal. To wit, the protestors claimed that the lands developers were now seeking to turn into a golf course had never been ceded to British or Canadian governments and would certainly not be ceded to them now. The seemingly interminable stand-off between authorities and the Mohawks, an incident in which one police officer was killed, revived the age-old question of whether or not Native Canadians should have a sovereign "archipelago" of their own - or whether they should be compelled to abide by the same laws as the rest of Canadians."
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Canadian Natives, 2002.
A list of reasons as to why Canadian natives should not be allowed their own self-government.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay discusses the reasons why Natives should not have their own self-government. First of all, if they govern themselves, they will not be privileged to federal funding in the realm of health care. Secondly, they will not be able to be part of the Canadian economy, which offers many economic benefits. Last but not least, in the context of culture, they will be hurt because they will subscribe to collective rights, rather than to individual rights. Moreover, giving Natives self-government will also violate the rights of other Canadians.
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Native American Religious Beliefs, 2006.
A look at the myths and beliefs of Native Americans and their respect and reverence for life that governed all aspects of their lives.
1,342 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper paper examines the background, beliefs, religion and society found in Native American culture and how their holistic culture impacted every aspect of their daily lives. In particular, the paper focuses on the the Six Nations that compose the Iroquois Confederacy: The Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Tuscarora.
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"Native American society is broken up into individual Nations, which controlled certain geological area. A Nation is a collection of Tribes, which in turn were made up of Clans that were also unique to geological locations. Typically, the Clans were named for an animal, and there could be members of the same Clan in different Tribes. Within the Iroquois Confederacy, made up of six Nations, there are similar or identical clans found in nearly every Nation."
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Racial Segregation of Native Peoples in Canada, 2005.
Understanding and analyzing racial segregation of native peoples in Canada
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper looks at the multicultural policy that is administered by the Canadian government and concludes that it is marginal. It compares the treatment of the Native People in Canada and reflects on the serious problem in economic, health, and educational disparity in comparison to the larger white population. The paper discusses how the current government enactment of racial equality is not effective, yet the government enjoys a global reputation as being racial harmonious and protecting the Native Peoples from segregation.
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"In this study, the alarming realities of racism brought forth on the Native Peoples of Canada has been a serious issue for modern Canada. Although new efforts by the government have been brought forth to help out this racial minority, it is clear that they still suffer under white hegemony through economic and social measures. In essence, the atrocities committed against Native Peoples in relation to their economic stability, are still being committed and reinforced in modern day Canada. In the past twenty years the problem of racism in Canada has not improved for Native Peoples on an economic level."
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Canadians and Native Stories, 2003.
A look at answer to Lenore Keeshig-Tobias question of why Canadians are so obsessed with native stories from her essay ?Stop Stealing Native Stories?.
2,043 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper analyzes how in her in her essay ?Stop Stealing Native Stories? , Lenore Keeshig-Tobias refers to non-native authors? interest in telling native stories as ?cultural theft? and the ?theft of voice?. In order to comprehensively understand Lenore Keeshig-Tobias' argument, it explores Canadian society and defines and contrasts opinions on what it is to be ?indigenous? to a land. It also looks at the importance of Canada?s well-known native poets ? in particular, Marilyn Dumont and E. Pauline Johnson.
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"Another of E. Pauline Johnson?s interests was the depiction of Natives in white literature. The decision to include Natives and the way in which they were portrayed was a topic she explored as a part of her essay, ?A Strong Race Opinion: On the Indian Girl in Modern Fiction?. Marilyn Dumont shows similar interests in her involvement in representing ?part of a new literary trend that encourages indigenous writers to create more realistic images of Native women and ultimately break down the established misrepresentations portrayed in non-Native literature.? (Kobayas) In exploring Natives in non-Native literature in such a way, both Johnson and Dumont are acknowledging that white Canadians do, indeed, write Native stories or perhaps stories with Native characters in them."
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Native-American Totem Poles, 2006.
A review of the Native-American Indian totem pole and it's importance to the culture of Native-American Indians.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the role of the totem pole in the lives of Native-American Indians. The paper first provides a brief history of the totem pole from the perspective of the British explorer, Captain James Cook and then goes on to discuss the history of the totem pole in Native-American Indian culture. The paper then explains the process of creating a totem pole, listing the meaning behind the various symbols.
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Objective
Introduction
Totem Pole Significance
The History of the Totem Pole
Steps to Making a Totem Pole
Totem Pole Symbolism
The Great Seal of the US and the Canadian Coat of Arms
Native-American Indian Oral Tradition
The Haida Totem Pole
Summary and Conclusion
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" The Native American Indians did not have a written form of their language and totem pole stories and imagery were shared with the owners of the pole and those who they told. The only meanings which are on record are in cases where the owners of the pole left written record, granted interviews or in cases where the story has been transferred from generation to generation in a story. These stories are referred to as the "oral tradition" which is subject to change and become distorted over time.
According to the website of the Manataka American Indian Council: The Native American Indians placed the totem pole at the front entrance of the family's longhouse for honoring the clan's ancestors, to record the clan's standing, rights and accomplishments, in memoriam of a ceremony or spiritual experience and contains the symbolism of the qualities, experience, and exploits of the family clan. (Manataka American Indian Council, 2006)"
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Feminism in Native America, 2007.
An analysis of feminism in Native America and its impact on native communities.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses feminism in Native America. It begins by describing various forms of feminism and discussing three waves of feminism. It then links feminism in Native America to the third wave, which includes ecofeminism, postcolonial feminism, generational, youth feminism and embodiment, nature, culture and dualism. The paper goes on to discuss the implications of this form of feminism on the native communities.
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"Regardless of its origins in Native communities, sexism operates with full force today and requires strategies that directly address it. Smith believes that before Native peoples fight for the future of their nations, they must decide who is included in the nation. Gender justice is often articulated as being a separate issue from issues of survival for indigenous peoples, and such an understanding presupposes that "we could actually decolonize without addressing sexism, which ignores the fact that it has been precisely through gender violence that we have lost our lands in the first place," argues Smith."
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Self-Government In Nunavut, 2006.
An examination of the first comprehensive land claims agreement in Canada, known as the Nunavut Agreement.
3,820 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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This paper examines and analyzes a land claims agreement in Canada known as the Nunavut Agreement, that is intended to attenuate aboriginal self-government over a widespread region. The paper details the origins of the agreement, its purpose, controversial issues associated with the agreement, and advantages associated with the agreement.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Inherent Right of Self-government
Self-Government And The Land Rights Process
A Summary Of The Most Urgent Treaty Issues
Self-government Is Good For The Environment
Self-government Is Good For The Economy
Self-government Is Good for Native Culture
Focusing On The Future
Defining Success
Sharing Implementation Responsibilities
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"In 1995 the elected (June 12, 1991) national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Ovide Mercredi--representing some 1.5 million Indians from more than 600 bands across Canada--repeatedly espoused his belief that "aboriginal people, as the land's original inhabitants, have inherent rights to self-government." He warned that aboriginals would not allow their concerns to be transgressed in discussions taking place in the wake of the October defeat of the Quebec referendum on dominion. Mercredi had participated in talks formulating the 1992 Charlottetown accord, which, had it been adopted, would have supported self-government and treaty review for Canada's Indian population."
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Native Americans and European Epidemics, 2002.
A study of the effect of European epidemics on the lifestyle of Native Americans.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at the arrival of Europeans on North American shores with respect to the way that it affected the lifestyle of Native Americans. It focuses on the diseases introduced to North America by these Europeans. The paper begins by providing a background to the way of life of the Native Americans before the arrival of the Europeans. It then turns to the arrival of epidemics in North America, responsible for Native Americans suffering higher mortality rates than at any other time in human history. The most common diseases introduced to the ?New World? at the time are discussed as are the affect these diseases had on the Native American mortality rate. The paper then turns to the way that the lifestyle of Native Americans was affected by these diseases. It speaks of the weakened ability to resist colonization and the Europeanization of Native American culture. It concludes by proposing the argument that the introduction of these epidemics was not accidental, and that they were intended to weaken the defenses of Native Americans against the colonizers.
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"In early America, when people of three continents came together, the Native Americans were dramatically affected by epidemics, suffering higher mortality rates than any other time in human history. (Geier, 1991) People from Latin America, North America and Europe merged, each carrying and introducing diseases indigenous to their own societies.
"When the Native Americans first encountered common European diseases like smallpox, measles and dysentery, millions died. In extreme cases, 90 percent of certain Indian tribes died as European epidemics swept through their villages."
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Native American Stories, 2002.
This paper examines four Native American stories in Gerald Vizenor?s anthology "Native American Literature: A Brief Introduction and Anthology".
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper analyzes the four stories assigned for analysis in Gerald Vizenor?s anthology "Native American Literature: A Brief Introduction and Anthology". ( ?Return to White Earth? by John Rogers, ?A Good Chance,? by Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, ?The Little People? by Maria Campbell and ?Someday Soon,? by Paula Gunn Allen). The author discusses their common themes, adaptability and the finding of identity. The writer illustrates how the four stories represent a wide variety of writings about a wide variety of Indian peoples, help the reader understand the history of the Native American experience, and to some degree, today?s reality of that changed experience.
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"The four stories assigned for analysis in Gerald Vizenor?s anthology (Native American Literature: A Brief Introduction and Anthology) are each, to begin with, quite different, in terms of the point of view and the tone the authors have set. ?Return to White Earth? is a very pure and charming story of the homecoming and coming of age of a Chippewa boy, returning to his native northern Minnesota following a stay at a boarding school in South Dakota. This story, by John Rogers, is as much an education in how Chippewa Indians lived, hunted, worked, interacted, and survived, as it is a story merely about characters and events. Beautifully written, and loaded with similes about the natural world and why Native Americans respect that world, this story is an up-tempo, pleasurable experience to read."
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