Imagine living off of anything you can find, and giving up your life so others could live. Well, this was what the Blackfoot tribe did in their daily lives. In the Blackfoot language, which was based of the Algonquian language, they called themselves Siksika meaning "Those with Black Moccasins. " Originally the nomadic American tribe migrated from the Great Lakes to live in the plains region including Montana, Idaho, and even Alberta, Canada. The Blackfoot tribe was split into three smaller tribes the Blood tribe, the Peigan tribe, and the North Peigan.…
Passamaquoddy and Wampanoag Tribes are significant to the American history and culture, because they are the descendants of Native Americans and the original inhabitants of some parts of the United States. Not only they communicated with the Europeans, but they assisted the pilgrims as well. Passamaquoddy Indians and Wampanoag Indians shared similar lifestyles. Passamaquoddy Indians played a pivotal role in the American culture, because they were among the first Native Americans who interacted with the Europeans. In addition, they are descendants of the Native Americans that colonized the areas in Maine and New Brunswick.…
After many generations where they carried abundant amount of barriers and adversities, the Cherokee had succeed to have their own reservation. The Cherokee tribe is known to be advanced when it comes to art, hunting, cooking and many other things. They were the only group that had developed a written language, other than that Mayans. The Oconaluftee was on the…
I am a chief of the Oglala Lakota tribe. Known the best for my success in confrontations with the U.S. government. Born in Nebraska in 1822I led as a chief from 1868 to 1909. I am one of the most capable Native American opponents the United States Army faced; I led a successful campaign in 1866 to 1868 known as Red Cloud's War over control of the Powder River Country in northeastern Wyoming and southern Montana. My parents named me after an unusual weather event.…
Rebeca Mendez Mrs . Doyal English IV The Yamasee Indians are indians that are not really heard of that much but back where they were from they were really popular and savage . Yamasee indians were part of the Muskhogean language group . There home land is about where today would be Florida and south Georgia . Due to the Spanish in the late 16th century the Yamasee had to move north to what is now south carolina .…
Lakota Tribe The Lakota Tribe was one of the many northern native american tribes. They were the only tribe to win a battle against the Americans, a battle known as the Battle of Little Bighorn.. They still exist today, and live in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota,and Nebraska. Religion, tools, and food were some of the most important things in their culture.…
The Cherokee is a Native American tribe that is indigenous to the Southeastern United States. They believe that the Creator has given them a gift of understanding and preserving medicinal herbs. The Cherokee trust the healing and preventative properties of nature’s pharmacy. Because many plants become scarce throughout history, the Cherokee promote proper gathering techniques. 1.…
Native American response paper This response paper will be on the articles A Tour of Indian Peoples and Indian Lands by David E. Wilkins and Winnebagos, Cherokees, Apaches, and Dakotas by Debra Merskin. The first article discusses what the Indian tribes were and where they resided. There are many common terms to refer to the native people including American Indians, Tribal nations, indigenous nations, first peoples, and Native Americans. Alaskan natives are called by their territories like the Inuits or the Aleuts.…
General racism, environmental devastation, and poverty on Indian reservations makes it burdensome for many Native people to live according to their traditions. As many are simply trying to survive daily life, they do not have the energy, money, or time to be taught and teach their indigenous languages and cultures. For some Native peoples, their very survival is dependent on preserving their language and particular ways of life. While it does seem that some languages and cultures are in danger of being exclusive to history, it is a surprising fact to many that many Native groups have a very diverse original language and many cultural customs. With the supremacy of European-American cultural and economic identities, it is astounding to see the perseverance of these sustained livelihoods adapt and remain feasible in the middle of constantly-changing social change.…
Comanche Indians The Comanches, great horsemen who dominated the southern plains, played a major role in the history of central America. Comanches were originally a part of the northern shoshone. The Shoshone and Comanche even have identical languages. Comanches have moved multiple times like the move away from shoshone tribe or moving due to indian conflict. Comanches culture changed once they obtained horses from trading goods which helped them gain territory.…
The effects of the Trail of Tears When we think of the first people in America, whom do we think of? Of course, Christopher Columbus comes to mind. Yet, the first people on land were the native people. Native people were the first people to set foot on this soil, long before any white person. Regrettably, the federal government brutally attacked and removed from the Indians from homelands that they dearly loved.…
The Cherokee tribe is the most populated and civilized Indian tribe. They lived in many countries like Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, and was around for 1821 through 1906. The Cherokee had many chiefs and leaders like Black coat, Charles Thompson and, Attakullakulla. The most important history from the Cherokee was called the “Trail of Tears”.…
Native Americans history began thousands of years before Columbus, first European, step foot on their land in North America. The Native Americans are a significant part of the United States culture. Many of the past on stories were created by them specifically. Natives have lived on American land for longer than anyone ever remember. The Native American’s were the first ethnic group to find America, however, they live on this land without no disruption nor struggle.…
“Cherokee Tribe” Did you know that there are more than 100 tribes all around the United States? If you didn't know, now you do! One of the most popular trips is the Cherokee. The Cherokee tribe has an estimated population of 300,000 people which are among different states such as: Oklahoma (being the most populated), South and North Carolina, Tennessee, etc. The Cherokees have lots of aspect similar to the regular American, such as in their language (english) and their religion (christianity).…
An opinion was formed about this group at an early age through cow-boys and Indians movies of the aforementioned. Unfortunately, all that was mentioned could not be confirmed having never met a true native. In the media, Native Americans are seen as warriors with images of war and painted faces always involved in combat, or as mighty hunters, and again savages. Without personal contact, I was led to believe what was portrayed in the media was valid to some degree. For example, ceremonial attire and dance is partaken of, however, the attire is not universal, and it is according to the tribe and location.…