Differing world-views are made apparent with the controversial use of Native American names and symbols in both schools and sports. Each of these opposing views is a result of separate cultural realities created by both tradition and history. Many Americans fail to comprehend that the exploitation...

People use Native American Mythology everyday for his or her personal entertainment. Little do they know that these myths are more than they're cracked up to be. One should better understand that mythology served to be more than just stories to the Native Americans. Throughout history...

The aggregate of past events or human affairs can sometimes also affect the future of the people. Native Americans have suffered greatly due to the introduction of a special drink Alcohol has played a major cultural role since the beginning of American history. By destroying the lives of Natives,...

Book Review The Name of War: King Philip's War and the Origins of American Identity by Isabel Feiteira Our history books continue to present our country's story in conventional patriotic terms. America being settled by courageous, white colonists who tamed a wilderness and the savages in it. Wi...

Art plays a very important role in our society. Most individuals enjoy art of some form, whether it is a painting, an opera, or a carefully crafted statue. Reactions to art also vary from person to person. People may argue over whether a piece of art is inherently good or bad, beautiful or ugly. ...

Ceremony The protagonist of the story, Tayo, is struggling to keep balance in his life. He has difficulty maintaining a consciousness of what is dream and what is memory. He is torn by feelings of divided loyalty due to his mixed parentage and the loss of his "brother" and friends. In order to po...

Throughout the ages, war has altered and shaped the paths of history. Such carnage and butchery has taken a heavy toll on mankind, but it has, nonetheless, created who we are and the being of our ancestors as well. There will always be disagreements and even conflicts between men, but should the m...