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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

Living by Stories: Modern and Aboriginal
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A 6 page paper which analyzes three stories from Living by Stories by Harry Robinson as they involve combining the modern world with the Aboriginal world. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmoab.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

Louise Erdrich: ”Fleur"
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This 3 page paper analyzes Louise Erdrich's short story "Fleur." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVErdrch.rtf

Mary Rowlandson and Anglo-Indian Conflict
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A 5 page paper that supports the belief that "Anglo-Indian conflict resulted from vast cultural differences separating Indian and Anglo societies." This notion is supported by Mary Rowlandson's "The Sovereignty and Goodness of God" and demonstrates the way in which religion played a role in the cultural differences that divided these societies. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Rowland.wps

Mato Tilpali: Conflict in the Black Hills
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A 5 page overview of the conflict that has arisen in trying to meet the multi-use designation of this national monument. This paper is written from the perspective of a Native American stakeholder who contends that the Lakota Nation should have control of this region. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPnaMultiUse.rtf

Medical Application of the Internet
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A 5 page contention that public health is both impacted and addressed by a number of technological advancements. Indeed, often the effectiveness of the health care industry hinges on its ability to accept and incorporate new technologies into its fabric. One of these advancements is the Internet. Emphasizes that the Internet is becoming a greater and greater presence in the issues of public health both as a vehicle for information and as a vehicle for accessing some of the most remote areas of the world in order to effect improved health care. Utilizes numerous examples of possible application of the Internet to the public health issues found on Native American Reservations and other remote locations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPinterH.wps

Metacom of the Wampanoag: Changing Perceptions Over Time
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A 7 page discussion of how the view of this man and his war against the English colonist changed over time. Basing the discussion on the popular nineteenth century play “Metamora”, this paper contends that Americans had softened in many regards as to their perception of Native Americans. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPnaWampanoag.rtf