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Monthly Archives: November 2011

What is an Indian? Each Tribe is Different

Native Americans are not all from the same tribe but have different languanges, forms of government and origins.

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Thanksgiving, a Tradition for Virginia Tribes

The Mattaponi and Pamunkey tribes of Virginia are two of the oldest tribes in the United States that mark Thanksgiving with the giving of food.

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Giving Thanks Daily

The Native Americans gave thanks daily not just once a year.

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Veterans Day Important in Indian Country

l to r: Army, Navy/Marine/CoastGuard, Air Force Medal of Honor (Original by GrummelJS, 12.16.05)

Native Americans have a long-standing record of proud military service in behalf of the United States of America. In addition, American Indians have a higher rate of military service than any other ethnic group in the United States. To some people, this is surprising. To others, it seems contradictory given the historical treatment of indigenous [...]

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What Is An Indian? “Racism”

The definitions of racism and how it affect the Native people of the United States.

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Stereotypes: “Indian Time”

Another view on the stereotypes of Native Americans and “Indian Time”.

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What Is An Indian? Stereotypes

This blog addresses stereotypes: what are they (definition), some typical stereotypes about Native people, the damage stereotyping causes and some ideas about how to refrain from stereotyping with an eye toward building better relationships.

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