Native Americans


Native Americans
Why Native Americans should be called "Original Americans" by Calsue Murray There is ample rationale for calling "Native Americans" something other than "Native Americans." These groups of "Native People" certainly were original inhabitants of the continents of North and South America. Therefore, "Original Americans" would ... More> Let Native Americans worship in peace by Nathan Taylor I'm definitely not an Native American, I'm not even and American, English and from the grey steps of London. But that doesn't mean I'm completely ignorant of Native American culture and definitely not ignorant of any peoples right to worship whateve... More>
	Native American marriage traditions by Carol Gioia The traditions of Native American courtships and marriages were filled with romantic symbolism. Many of those admirable traditions evolved over time and found their way into modern marriage ceremonies, albeit with some altering and changes. Her... More> Racism against Native Americans by Brandy Morrison Native Americans are considered the first people to have immigrated to North America. When and where they immigrated from seems to still be a mystery. There are a few guesses and assumptions but not much proof to say for sure when and where they imm... More>
A look at how the Pilgrims interacted with Native Americans by Winter Chestnut Pilgrims Perception of Native Americans Little is discussed during the month of November about what the pilgrims might have thought about Native Americans. History books for the school children of America often only briefly mention Native Americans,... More> What the Pilgrims learned from Native Americans by Megan Stoddard When the Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts in December of 1620, they were clueless as to how to survive in this new land. Their food supply was running out. They were not familiar enough with the place to know where or how to acquire new food or othe... More>
Comments (1 to 2 of 2) Nancy Houser Nov 20, 10 at 04:27 PM I would like to see a more fair treatment offered to the Native Americans as compared to what has happened to them in the past. If you think they are being treated decently, then go visit the Pine RIdge reservation in South Dakota where they live -- or any other reservation, for that matter. The land is poor and impoverished, they live in shacks or less than adequate homes, their are no nearby employment opportunities for them to survive on. People who depend on the government for any form of assistance are considered an unpaid army. If they are lucky to earn $500 a month, their food stamps are decreased from $200 to $65. They are forced to remain poor regardless. They are punished for slowly. trying to do better. Most do not have heat in their home. If they try to build something to improved their living, the government has usually stepped in and found reason to prevent it. For some reason, our government has had an personal agenda against the Native Americans them from the very begi Jeanette Cheezum Sep 26, 10 at 12:33 PM This is 2010. We all need to live side by side and help each other. Enter your comment below: If you are a registered Helium member, you may login and then leave your own comment. Flag Inappropriate Content