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Kupuna and the Hawaiian Culture
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A 3 page paper that examines the Kupuna and Hawaiian culture/history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAhaau.rtf

Law and Government in Precontact Native America
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A 4 page discussion of dichotomy that existed between precontact law and government in Native America and law and government as it was viewed by Europeans. The author contrasts natural law and legal positivism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPnaLaw.rtf

Lemon Balm Salve
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A 3 page description of the steps that are required for making a healing salve. The salve described uses lemon balm, olive oil, and pure beeswax. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPnaturesWeeds.rtf

Leonard Peltier
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A 4 page biography that looks at the life of Leonard Peltier, Native American activists who has been held unjustly imprisoned by the US justice system for over twenty-five years. The writer gives the details of his life and imprisonment, as well as this philanthropic work from within prison. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khlpelt.rtf

Lesley: "River Song"
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This 3 page paper discusses the relationship between Danny and Jack in Craig Lesley's book "River Song." Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVRivSng.rtf

Leslie M. Silko/Ceremony's Structure
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A 3 page essay that analyzes Silko's novel Ceremony, which draws directly from Native American culture and myth. As such, the structure of the novel departs from the standard European-derived paradigm, as Silko grounds her narrative within Pueblo oral tradition. the writer discusses the various aspects of the novel that accomplish this purpose. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khsilko2.rtf

Leslie Silko/Ceremony & Symbolism
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A 3 page essay that discusses Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony, which is a novel that draws its meaning from symbolism that is grounded in the Pueblo Indian tradition and the culture of these Native Americans. A deeply psychological novel, it can be addressed on a number of layers of meaning, but it basically concerns the post-traumatic stress disorder experienced by its Native American protagonist, Tayo, who has just returned from World War II and the symbolic ceremony that he undertakes in order to be healed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khcersym.rtf

Light People & Spider Women
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A 7 page book review that addresses Gordon Henry Jr.'s Light People and Paula G. Allen's short story collection Spider Woman's Granddaughters. These works represent literature written in the traditions of Native America. While distinctly different, examination of these two texts reveals that they share commonality that speaks eloquently of the richness and diversity of Native American culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlpsw.rtf

Louise Erdrich/Storytelling in Tracks
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A 5 page research paper and analysis of Louise Erdrich's novel Tracks. The writer discusses the role that Chippewa culture plays this novel and argues that it is the cultural "glue" that provides support for members of the tribe, both as individuals and as a group. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kherdtra.rtf

Louise Erdrich: “The Red Convertible”
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This 3 page paper discusses Louise Erdrich and her story “The Red Convertible,” and the way her background influenced her when she wrote the story. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVLouErd.rtf