Essays on Tribe

For a long time, art and culture of the peoples of Africa remained a mystery to the rest of the world. The study of culture and art of the peoples of the African continent has discovered their unique traditions and way of life. Masks and weapons make the basis of their culture. These so-called artifacts are present in every village and every African city. It is impossible to imagine Africa without masks; they reflect the uniqueness and originality of the local customs and beliefs. Unfortunately, African wooden sculpture is poorly preserved in the hot and humid climate. That is ...

Inuit. Russia/Alaska/Greenland/Canada. Language: Inuit. They are divided up into smaller bands; these bands are identified by locale, i.e., “baleen Whale-eating people.” They have their own Aboriginal rights and self-government. (Freeman 2015), Māori. New Zealand. Language: English, sign language. Māori art is known internationally for the quality of its product. The colour red represents prestige, power and status and it used a lot in the culture’s art and architecture. (Maori 2017). Akha.China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Norther Vietnam. Language: Akha. These hill people huts divided by gender. The swing festival, their most important festival, takes place in the ...

According to David Logan tribal leadership video, it focuses on five kinds of tribes that people naturally form which in turn influences their behaviors. In every community, the day to day language that is used by people at their work place and their relationship with other members of the tribe is an indication at which stage is the tribe functioning (Logan & Fischer, 2008). They explicitly dismiss all beliefs, attitudes or other factor which cannot be observed directly. By focusing on language and behavior there are more in the behaviouristics tradition, than grounding their tribes in cognitive framework.

This stages which David Logan talk about are elaborated below

Stage 1: ...

According to article “Nunavut’s battle to preserve Inuit Languages” by the Toronto Star posted on September 2, 2013, the Nunavut governments engages different strategies in a bid to preserve Arctic languages and dialects such as Inuktitut that are threatened by extinction through the popular introduction of smart-phones and pop culture occurring in the globalized world (Nunatsiaq Online 1). Per the article Inuktitut is considered the most vibrant language among sixty of the aboriginal languages in Canada. Worryingly, the young Inuit population is quickly becoming disconnected to the language and have increasingly lessens their interest in Inuit as their ...

Policy Analysis: Issue of Health Disparities in Alaska Natives and American Indians

Health disparities among Alaska Natives and American Indians (AI/ANs) have been reported since the initial contact that occurred nearly 500 years in the past. Moreover, the disparities are common in every age and across a wide spectrum of various disease categories (Sarche & Spicer, 2008). Accordingly, AI/ANs endure persistent health disparities that include health status decline, barriers to essential health services, and high uninsured rates. The group also experiences a lower status of health in comparison to other Americans (Frizzell, 2016). The disproportionate burden of disease and reduced life expectancy in AI/ANs can be attributed to cultural differences, discrimination in ...

The chapter discusses the histories of the ruling families of Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. Many of these families shares same origins, but with time they broke away and founded their own kingdoms and developed their own rules.

Al Sabah Family of Kuwait

The founder of the Al Sabah family ruling over Kuwait was Sabah bin Jabir who was from the Utub tribe. The Utub tribe is part of the Anaiza tribal confederation, from which the Al Saud family of Saudi Arabia belongs. Sabah bin Jabir is also credited with the founding of the state of Kuwait. The Utub tribe is also the source of ...

Summary

Different people from various backgrounds hold diverse beliefs on the origin of the world. Lewis, for instance, had the belief that the root of the world was from the darkness and beautiful distant sounds like those that emanate from far away singers. The Ohlone individuals in San Francisco believe that the head being was Coyote who created the world. The people influenced by Genesis hold that the world came being from the fall of refinement. Bestowing to the Pomo on the other side, a tribe in Northern California, the sphere was molded when a god set rolling the wax ...

(What did I Learn) The word genocide refers to the murder or killing of an entire group of people or tribe. It further entails the systematic and deliberate extermination of a national or ethnic group which was the situation the Native Americans faced according to the film Dakota 38 and Dr. Mato Nunpa’s article. The two resources capture the horrendous experiences of the indigenous tribe in the hands of the White men and their social implications then and centuries later. The White race was determined to bring an end to the Native Indian people because it considered them ...

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In the modern world, there is a great number of communities and tribes whose beliefs, customs and traditions seem strange, unusual and sometimes cruel to us. Such tribes exist in spite of technological progress and globalization and neglect almost all creature comforts. In this piece of writing I am going to talk about the aboriginal community whose representatives are called arboreal people. It’s the community of Korowai, one of the most uncivilized tribes of the 21st century. The Korowai tribe lives in the forests of Papua New Guinea and is totally isolated from the outside world. ...

How tribe complicate the East and West relations

Tribe describes a collection of concerns in the society as well as social norms not only in the Middle East countries but all over the world. For instance, the value of tribe has had a strong influence from Iraq to the Arabian Peninsula up to the West of Morocco on determining the culture of politics and the state of society in the Middle East. According to historians, tribe have always sat for credible threats to the central governments. Therefore, it has played significant roles in making and pull apart the ruling dynasties. The western people think that tribal persons ...

The rising challenges worldwide are mainly due to global inequality. Inequality has been seen to exist in most parts of the world affecting nations' development and growth. It may be due to various factors such as income and wealth inequality, lack of access to education, poor law enforcement systems, lack of care and compassion for the poor among others. Inequality has been portrayed in many aspects such as employment places, education, financial aid and medical services. This paper discusses the causes of global inequality and their remedies. Global inequality occurs mainly due to poor law enforcement systems in most ...

John Locke wrote ‘The Letter Concerning Toleration’ among all people. At the time, there were diversities exhibited by people especially in matters regarding religions and faith. The letter called for toleration, bearing that Catholicism was taking root and becoming strong in Europe, especially in England. Due to the fact that there were many religions in the world, and all of them claimed to be the most powerful, and have a majority of followers, Locke saw that the only way to a peaceful coexistence would be through toleration of each other, regardless of which faith a person subscribed. Christianity was ...

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However being hidden among the abundant and eloquent metaphors, the poet raises in the poem a wide range of issues. It may be noticed that according to the certain topics raised the mood of the poems gradually changes, too: firstly, the poet provides the flashbacks to the early childhood and praises mother tongue, depicting it as “a tender flower with lots of fragrances”, “an ornament for dignity and beauty of people”, “a playground for their incessant aspirations” (Laoti 1). The tone then changes when he illustrates the existence without a mother tongue: “Neither heart neither leaps up ...

There are indeed many things that can be done to solve the problem of Environmental Degradation in Canada. In our lecture, there was a list provided and one included in the list is the removal of leaded fuels and replacing it unleaded gasoline. While I think the unleaded gasoline would indeed do better for people, I think there must be more studies on the possible effects of this change. While there are diverse ways on solving environmental issues, experts and the government should decide which ones are the best. In my opinion, simply replacing leaded gasoline is not a ...

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YOURSCHOOLHERE The Seminole Tribe of Florida (n.d.) points out with pride that the Seminole Indians fought the army of the United States of America to a standstill until, eventually, President John Tyler ordered the “end of military actions” on May 10, 1842. How could it be insulting or demeaning, in the light of this history, for Florida State University to name its (often powerhouse) sports teams The Seminoles. The very word Indians is sometimes seen as insulting. After all, as the Editors of the Native Times (2015) remind us, an Italian working for the Spanish got lost and thought ...

Abstract

Today, more and more people declare that they have Native American roots, due to the fact that America has become fascinated with the culture and history of this minority. This form of imperialist nostalgia which causes Whites to look at Native Americans with admiration, after having spent many years trying to destroy, harms Native Americans even if it seems to represent a positive change of attitude. By claiming a fake Native American identity, Whites try to appropriate the Indian culture and past, with the same lack of respect and consideration as they did in the past. They attribute stereotypical ...

Colonization is a process in which imperial power systems dominate a region and its components. It features, among other things, cultural domination, political subjugation, religious assimilation and economic exploitations. The colonists used these measures as tools of winning control of the helpless people. Colonization has a close link to massive exploitation and assimilations of new cultures and it further involves actual or threat of use of force. The colonizers were formidable icons and commanded loyalty through aggression. In light of colonialism, established cultures disintegrated. On the case of Britain emperialism,Tarique noted that, “as one of its legacieshas been ...

Introduction

A lot of global attention has recently been directed towards the ongoing conflict in South Sudan. Less than five years after seceding from the Sudan, the newly formed country has been embroiled in a tribal conflict that has quickly escalated into a civil war. At the very heart of the conflict is a fight over resources between the two major tribes, Nuer and Dinka, which make up the dominant tribes in the country. The onset of the civil war was a political power struggle between President Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar (Civil War in South Sudan, 2016). ...

Peter Pan is a 1953 American animated fantasy-adventure film and one of Walt Disney' s original classics. It is based on the play Peter Pan or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up by J.M. Barrie. One of Walt Disney’s greatest financial successes, the film has often been criticized due to its unfavorable depiction of Native Americans. The film and the play upon which it is based, reflect American Societal norms at the time. The film has a lot to say about the psychology of the American male and female gender roles during the first half of the ...

Description

According to the official reports, the Gun Lake Casino will double its size when it completes a $76M expansion. In 2017 nearly 73,000 square feet of space will be added to the existing miles. Such project includes a new gambling room and lounge.

«Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma plans to launch gambling website after ruling»

The Oklahoma-based tribe is going to launch an international gambling site. It will allow players to take part in casino games in real time. This case depends on an arbitrator's decision whether it violates state or federal laws. The Seneca Nation starts to expand its casino in Buffalo. It aims to add additional gambling, restaurant ...

Philosophy of the Enlightenment. The Ideas of Francis Bacon and their comparison to those of René Descartes. Francis Bacon is considered to be the major prophet of the Scientific Revolution. At the age of twelve Bacon went to study at He went to Trinity College, Cambridge at the age of twelve, got a lawyer education later on. He proceeded to a political career hoping to advance his ideas. He was a member of the House of Commons and knighted during the reign of King James I, although during that of Queen Elizabeth he was neglected by her. Bacon was ...

Throughout the course of modern history, numerous events have revolved around the Middle East, affecting the cultural perspectives of the people living there. For instance, the Russian invasion of Afghanistan and the subsequent political maneuvering by Western/Arab nations spawned decades of bloodshed in the region, destroying both an entire generation of people and the viability of a nation. The creation of Israel in 1948 created a massive power shift in the region, as the Arab nations attempted to retake the territory but were soundly defeated, and again in 1967. The Second World War engulfed the North African Muslim countries, ...

Part One

Chapter 1: After the WWII, the United States experienced industrialization, population boom, and the “America First” pride that pushed the country forward, while Indianness symbolized past. As the result, the nation and the government wanted to assimilate Indians as soon as possible, and the BIA took the leading role in this process. Furthermore, the BIA managed all Indian issues. The absence of exclusive rights on the tribes’ territories, the consequences of the 1887 General Allotment Act, and the new harden policies that aimed to cause the rapid assimilation of Indians led to lack of food, health and education services, ...

Film Review of ‘The last of the Mohicans’ (1992) This is a wonderful film that tells the story of a gradual, difficult and bloody birth of a new American society against the backdrop of the war for colonies between England and France. In that war, a very important role was played by the local communities: the white settlers that put down their roots and indigenous people – the Indians. Moreover, different Indian tribes were fighting on the opposite sides: the Hurons – for the French, and the Mohicans with the Mohawks - for the British. What were the terms of service ...

When everybody in the market zigs, zag!

When everybody in the market zig, zag. This is the central argument of Marty Neumeier as he tries to address the marketing strategies that are applied in most of the market. According to Neumeier, businesses are speeding up; they keep on popping day in day out. The market trends are changing from the cheap, good and fast products to free, perfect, now products. With such developments in the market, the products cluster the market making it even difficult for the clients to choose from the variety provided. People tend to follow the same suit in the market where the ...

Many Americans tend today to believe that Sebastian Junger and his Tribe, especially the extract from the book called, War Makes You an Animal perfectly reveals the true nature of the war. Common sense seems to dictate that when it starts the horrible consequences, and many broken hearts and lives are an inevitable part of war process. Junger did a brilliant job, he perfectly portrayed how war can change the human beings and compared them to animals, those who seek another animal in order to comfort oneself that you are not the only human left on the Earth who ...

Thanksgiving is a holiday that has been long celebrated over the years but is has had its roots in a cultural and religious perspective. There are many myths that surround the origin of thanksgiving but the most known one is that it was a feast to celebrate the successful fall harvest. The pilgrims celebrated it as they made through the winter and with the great assistance of the Wampanoag tribe, they got a bounty harvest to sustain them to the next winter season (Smith 79-85). The feast took place for three days, usually between September and November, though there ...

The novella, Heart of Darkness is, in the literature world, considered one of the greatest cultural literary works of the 19th century. Conrad takes us through the experiences of the European colonialists in the heart of Africa. The clash of the European and non-European customs form the basis of Conrad's writings. The book has garnered a lot of criticism from African scholars who argue that the book negatively targets the African nation and the African people. The book, according to Chinua Achebe is a mockery of the African people. It ridicules the customs of the native Africans, terming Africa ...

Introduction

A dam is a structure specifically constructed to obstruct the flow of moving water, and by extension raising the water level. Dams are built for various purposes, such as a means of flood control, water storage, and a source of hydroelectric power, specifically hydroelectric ones. Some dams are also used in transportation and inland navigation by acting as bridges that connect one side of a body of water to the next. In other words, dams can have many benefits for a developing society. Because of their perceived benefits, many dams have been built all over the world—at least ...

The general assembly of UN approved an arrangement for dividing Palestine in 1947, which offered a chance for the establishment of Jewish State, as well as Arab State and Jerusalem, left under worldwide status. The Jewish and the Arab States rejected such an arrangement. The United Kingdom dropped its mandate or control on Palestine, which led to the proclamation of Israel state. As a result, the Palestinians with the help of Arab States declared war on Israel (Koops et al., 2015). Israel also fought many wars with other states; however, this paper focuses on factors causing internal conflicts within ...

When someone hears the word hero, it brings a feeling of respect. Each country has its heroes and honors them, perpetuating their names in books, movies and memorials, composing songs about them and their idealized images. But there are some heroes that are unreal and were composed by people with certain purposes and during a certain period of time. One of them is World War II that brought not only destruction, but also creation. It is a turning point it the world of comics, as many of the iconic heroes began in WWII period and are still popular with ...

For many years, various American sports teams have been using the images of Native Americans as their nicknames, mascots, and logos. It has become the point of issue, as one people think that the use of Native American imagery is the sign of pride and honor, while others argue with them and state that it is nothing more than racism. The mascot controversy of the Florida State University has bigger scales but generally does not differ from the similar issues across the country. The main decision issues that appear in the case of the mascot controversy include the following ...

Respect for cultural diversity is essential to the success of any nation. However, this notion has not been properly upheld over the years in the United States, as one would anticipate. Captain Richard Pratt, for instance, had a disheartening overview of coexisting with the African Americans and the Native American communities. He wanted to assimilate the Natives into the American culture by establishing a school that would familiarize them with a new culture. He emphasized the utilization of brutal methods of civilizing the “savages” to enhance national progress (History Matters n.p). His actions are unjustified since they undermine cultural ...

The origin of the state is a problem that worried (and continues to worry) the whole mankind for few centuries already. During all this time many theories about the origin of the state were invented. Today the most common division is the one suggested by Elman Roger Service, according to which society can be divided into band, tribe, chiefdom and state (Farooq). All these stages have its own characteristics and features and with the development of the society one transformed in another. This paper discusses the main characteristics of the chiefdom society with the comparison of it with the ...

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Today more and more people are getting the feeling that they are living a draft, and someday later, their life will be transmitted onto a clean copy. Trying to fill in the void inside, they still get no satisfaction. It leads to various outcomes, some better, and some worse. What people eventually want is a piece of happiness – an abstract term that everybody interprets individually. Elizabeth Renzetti and Gabor Mate each describe the factors that contribute to and symptoms that arise from loneliness and substance abuse, respectively. Mate claims that some people find chemical substances give them what they ...

Questions

Question 2 The Paleolithic people lived in an egalitarian society where no member of their tribe was more or less important than another. Both men and women were equally important to the survival of their people. This is because while men would hunt. The women were the ones that provided the tribe with its real sustenance. The people depended more on the nuts and berries that the women could forage then they did on the meat that the men could obtain. This is because hunts were not always successful and when they were it did not guarantee that all ...

History

Introduction The Marshall Trilogy refers to the three landmark cases that became the foundation of today’s context of tribal sovereignty. Chief Justice John Marshall played a significant role in the formation of federal Indian law and most specially the American legal system. The Marshall Court made important decisions that shaped the frameworks o the federal Indian law. The three cases relate to land issues asserting the Doctrine of Discovery, fight of removal, and control of activities in the Indian land. The discussion will explore the context of the Marshall Trilogy articulating the cases of Johnson v. M’Intosh, ...

The Grass Dancer, a book written by Susan Power, who descends from the Native American Sioux people, fascinates the reader with the elaborateness of the plot, complex kinship and thematic saturation. Power weaves a complex story of life and relationships of a young Sioux Harley Wind Soldier living in a reservation in Dakota and struggling to regain his identity. However, the far from being one-sided or hackneyed: the author deploys various techniques to portray the story of the entire Sioux Nation through the array of interrelated characters. However, the main peculiarity of the book lies in Power’s careful ...

CONTENTS 1. Introduction 3 2. The Causes of Juvenile Crime and Masculinity Theories 4 2.1. Connell’s Hegemonic Masculinity Theory 4 2.2. Youth Gangs in the USA and Masculine Gang Formation 5 2.3. The Causes of Juvenile Gang Crime 6 3. Discussion and conclusions 8

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Introduction The United States of America has one of the highest incarceration and crime rates in worldwide. In accordance with the findings of the United States Department of Justice approximately 10-12% of all crime perpetrated in the country is attributed to the minors. Despite the fact that there is a steady decline of crime ...

Reflection Paper

After the Mayflower After the Mayflower is the first episode of We Shall Remain (2009) a documentary series that depict history of Native Americans. In this first episode one is introduced to the beginning of integration of Pilgrims into the new land. After the Mayflower depicts relationships within the Native American tribes and further presents the leading sachem of the Wampanoag, Massasoit, who makes, as he thinks, beneficial deal with Pilgrims from the Mayflower. Their alliance is deemed to protect and support both sides from different adversities that plagued them like ailments or threatening Narragansett tribe. As the time ...

“A man's life was a series of transition rites which brought him nearer to his ancestors” (Achebe 122). – One of the impacts of colonization is the disappearance of cultural or traditional practices. This quote shows how a life of an individual is related to his or her culture or origin. “Behind them was the big and ancient silk-cotton tree which was sacred. Spirits of good children lived in that tree waiting to be born. On ordinary days young women who desired children came to sit under the shade” (Achebe 46). – This quote illustrates the richness of the culture of ...

Introduction

The end of the nineteenth century is the period of the final partition of Africa between the European powers. European states demanded the immediate "salvation" of “savages” and bringing the noble atmosphere of the church Sunday schools to Africa. One of the latest British acquisitions was the State of Benin, the remains of the once mighty forest empire. The art of Benin was developed under the direct influence of the more ancient culture of Ife. In the XV-XVII centuries this art has reached its zenith. At this time (1400) Benin kingdom (which previously recognized the authority of the supreme ...

Section

All Sciences, whether Physical, Social, or a combination of the two (like Anthropology), are based on hypotheses and theories. Some of the unlikeliest scientific theories have arisen from hypotheses that were considered insane at one point. In the world of Anthropology, the situation is no different. At one point, any supposition that the earth had been formed over billions of years rather than created in a biblical manner was considered criminal. Governments were so thrown apart by statements like this that people were decried as heretics, beheaded or sent into exile. These scientists went against what was mainstream thinking ...

In this paperwork, I am going to explain why Israeli society is highly diverse ethnically and nationally. I will, also, explain how this diversity gets reinforced by Israeli’s multiple school systems and its form of government. It is vital to note that during the years of consolidation, Jewish immigrants from all parts of the world were welcome in Israeli. Jewish immigrants came from different states, therefore, bringing diverse culture into this nation- Israel. These immigrants were settled in residential houses that were initially houses for the Arabs- the Arab residents, especially the Palestinian, had been debarred during the ...

The major theme that shows up in the story is that of biculturalism and the fact that Tayo feels as though he is caught between two societies’. While he has grown up on the reservation surrounded by Native American culture. He does not feel as though he truly belongs because of his white ancestry. This is compounded due to the violent and negative history between the white man and the Native American, whose way of life and land was destroyed by the white mans greed and sense of entitlement. In biculturalism a person is stuck between the dominant culture ...

A Man Called Horse is a movie whose setting is that of the 1820’s America. Its main cast is Lord John Morgan an English Aristocrat who goes hunting in America and is captured by a tribe called the Sioux. Lord John is severely mistreated by the tribe but with time and with the help of a fellow captive, learns the tribe’s language and culture. He begins to appreciate the tribe’s way of life and after winning a fight gains the respect of the people. Lord John starts to develop feelings for the chief’s sister and ...

  Fashion can carry significant meanings about culture, tradition and the outlook of people around the world. Fashion not only encompasses many social issues but also individual backgrounds of people, and it can be a very useful tool in expressing one’s personal identity. According to Barber, "Fashion has also been used in reference to language usages, literature, food, dance music, recreation, indeed the whole range of social and culture elements" (Barber, 1993). Throughout history it has been evident that, fashion has revealed itself during the evolution and revolution of many aspects of issues, including but not limited to class ...

Section 1

One of the cultural myths about the United States of America is that anyone can become filthy rich in the country and it is the land of opportunity. Popular culture and media does not leave any stone unturned in making people believe it is a fact, as several movies and television shows are made on the same theory that helps in solidifying the myth. The reality is far from this myth as there are many people to come to America dreaming of making it big, but fail and turn to ordinary life or return home. Though there are some ...

Question one

Impact of European on the Native Americans European invaders came along with deadly ailments against which the Americans Natives had no protection. Contagious diseases like chicken pox, typhus, and smallpox which were less deadly among the Europeans, proved dangerous to the natives. Such diseases were the main reason for a drastic fall in the human population of the Native Americans. Indian people lacked the necessary measures to curb themselves against Europeans viruses which caused the ailments. Such outbreaks among the Americans’ history called the “virgin soil epidemics” led to a drastic population reduction of nearly ninety percent which was ...

Return of the Native

1. Signed in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was a peace deal between the United States of America and The Great Britain. It was responsible for the creation of the first international boundary for the United States. It divided the land of the newly formed American Nation and the American Indian tribes. The conflict was ready even before the agreed borders took effect. Although the French assumed that the Americans would honor the territorial rights of the Indian nations, they were apparently unaware of the settlements which extend well into Indian lands. Moreover, the economy of the American nation, ...

Jack London is characterized as a naturalistic writer through most of his literature works, for instance, The Law of Life and To Build a Fire. In the two short stories, Jack incorporates naturalism themes such as nature vs. man, death, and the struggle for survival. The author presents main characters who struggle to survive with the indifference of nature to survive, but they ultimately die as nature wins the war against them. In To Build a Fire, London presents a protagonist who sets out on a journey despite the harsh weather. The man was warned against traveling during the ...

In what ways can we say that cannibalism exists in a normative cultural framework?

Cannibalism is the act of eating human flesh. It is also known as anthropophagy in which a person is not bound to eat human flesh but his/her different organs as well. The act was first identified in the tribe of West Indies. The origin of the term ‘Canibales’ is quite controversial as many narratives said that Christopher Columbus mistakenly called them ‘Canibales’ instead of Caribs. Cannibalism was common in different parts of the world. If its say that the concept was more related to the cultural norm or practice, then it is not wrong. In the past, the act ...

I. Identification and Significance

Courtly Love-This is a concept that denotes the noble and chivalrous expression of love ‘The Other’ Medieval Religion- While the Roman Catholic Church was regarded as the only religion during the middle ages. However, there are instances when conflict occurs among important members of the church, thus, the establishment of other religions. Medieval Science Popular Religion- There was a great conflict between science and religion during the medieval times. The church has a considerable influence in limiting and encouraging scientific exploits during that time. Walensians Knightly Culture- The knightly culture of the Walensians originated during ...

Discussion 1:

Part 1: Controversies surrounding the "discovery" of America with specific details.The discovery of America is dated as early as 1492 and accredited to a renowned Spanish explorer, Christopher Columbus who is believed to have set out of Spain in a maritime expedition that would lead to the discovery of the Americas, introduction of Christianity and the eventual colonization of the country. Due to the determination of Columbus and his counterparts to discover, conquer and exploit new areas for the untouched wealth, he viewed and handled the local indigenous people as real impediments to his mission. There exist tripartite compositions ...

I would like to start my analysis by introducing a little bit the movie background and how it was filmed. Almost all members of royal family of Jordan are Arabs related to the Hashemite dynasty, who consider themselves to be direct descendants of Prophet Muhammad. The exception is Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein which is maternal Circassians. Sometime ago he came up with the idea to make a film about the Circassians living in Jordan. Choosing the director for the movie, Prince did not hesitate for too long. He called Mohy Quandour, who was living in London, known as many-sided ...

Black Kettle was a man who was a warrior, a hero, a peacemaker and a leader of the Native American Indian Tribe, Cheyenne. He was someone who always thought of his people first and did everything he could, to protect them. He guided them to choose the path of peace and live with resistance for their survival with the whites. Nonetheless, his efforts for finding peace did not turn in his favor. Black Kettle was born in 1803 in the Southern Cheyenne tribe in Black Hills. He proved himself over time and became Chief of his council of forty-four ...

Past, Present, and Future

The Significance of American Indian Ceremonies: Past, Present, and Future

Introduction

Every ceremony in the Native American culture plays a vital and significant role, especially with its people. Some individuals outside the culture often referred the ceremonies as a religion, however, most Native Americans considered their ceremonies as beliefs and practices. The beliefs and practices are part of their rich culture, an integral part of their being, and strongly influenced by their unique methods of living such as acquiring for food, hunting, and agriculture. Every Native American who practiced the tradition and culture believed that their ceremonies could help them ...

Hello Dave,

You know, a couple days ago I watch a TV show where the theme of intolerance was slightly noticed. The thing is in this ‘slightly’ – it seems like nowadays only a few people can clearly formulate its origins and reasons it still exists. With it, I also remembered the movie Crash, which also discussed some racial tensions (Crash). It was as if the TV show and movie were pulling me in the same direction. Maybe it is a coincidence, but on our last lecture we had some topics connected with this problem. Thus, in this letter I will try ...

17th of April 2016

Things Fall Apart is a novel about the Ibo tribe, their unhurried way of life, tied to the change of seasons and the harvest. The tribe with very close ties of kinship. The unity of the mind is the factor that connects all villagers saving from the conflict. Fear of the gods, worship of ancestors, superstition, sometimes cruel and ridiculous in our opinion, rites and rituals – all this has kept the integrity of the tribe for many centuries. This is a society where every individual had his own designated role: men were the hunters, warriors and the most important ...

1. Introduction This paper discusses the marriage and kinship patterns among the Ait Khebbbach tribe of south Eastern Morocco. Although the Ait Khebbach tribe is Berber, similar to all Berber-speaking tribes in Morocco, they have adopted Arab kinship patterns (Gélard 566). The Ait Kehbbach tribe was nomadic until recently and were famous for controlling the lucrative transsaharan route from Morocco to Mali (Gélard 566). The specific family discussed in this paper, the Al Hammad family, is not that of the author, but of a friend. The names have been changed to protect confidentiality. The family was chosen ...