Spirit Animals In Native American Culture

They are also terribly ungrateful, showing no thankfulness whatsoever if they are given special treatment of some sort. They just generally assume that any special treatment is nothing more than what they deserve. Cats are overly independent as well, and enjoy pretending that they don’t need you or anyone else. Cats should definitely not be considered your best friend.

Culture, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is stated as “The integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief and behavior that dpends upon the capacity for learning and transmitting knowledge to succeeding generations. The customary beliefs, social forms and material traits of a racial, religious or social group. The set shared attitudes, values, goals and practices that characterizes an institution or organization. The set of values, conventions or social practices associated with a particular field, activity or societal characteristic.” Of these four definitions, I shall be focusing on the second one to discuss what makes up the culture of American Indians.The culture of the various tribes that made up the Native Americans is one of close knit families, highlyspiritual peoples and living together as one with the land they lived on. They believed in spirits, worshiping and honoring them. Some settled into single locations while others were nomadic, but all had a focus on working with the land around them. Because there are so many varying tribes that make up Native

The first thing temple Grandin explains is that cats domesticated themselves because early human civilizations had lots of mice for the cats to eat and pray on. Then she explains that when cats were domesticated there brains got smaller and they purr even when they are adults also meow. The next big point that the author explains that cats are closer to their wild counterparts than any other animal which means that they can easily return to the wild than say dogs. Temple Grandin then explains that cats weren't domesticated when dogs were because early humans wanted something to protect them and the cat being small could fight like a dog could. Then she explains that domesticated cats do not look that much different from non domesticated cats. She says “They evolved some different coat colors, but most

As I mentioned above, everything began with Christopher Columbus discovering America in 1492. History is non-fiction, and perhaps the most concrete example of this non-fiction is the story of the beginning of the Indians. Native American mythology contains may different types of character including heroes, tricksters, and more. These characters can have both good and bad qualities, and fall into many categories. For example, creator gods usually restore order, but in some stories can be destructive. Tricksters can even be considered the hero in some stories. (Myths Encyclopedia, 2007). Indian stories are born from experiences and beliefs. Ross also states that “Native American societies are based on the concept of interdependence. Interdependence

The role of storytelling in this film initiates great importance in the Native American community. It is seen throughout the movie that many stories are being told by different Indians in their point of view that emphasize some type of importance in their life. It is also a way of exchanging something and/or build a relationship with others. Storytelling has the power to draw someone in and let the storyteller have a voice. The audience may have never heard from a Native American, therefore it was their stage to present their feelings and experiences. I think the film is saying that stories can ease the soul and “the truth” hurts. This history of Native American’s is tragic and it seems it has caught up with today’s generation. Stories gives Indians an outlet to get away from the real world and express themselves freely, while the truth resembles reality.

“Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other, then we will have no more wars. We shall all be alike-brothers of one father and one mother, with one sky above us, and one country around us.” Chief Joseph. Whether or not to use Native American names as sports teams mascots has recently been debated. The supporters of keeping Native American mascots believe they should keep them due to the honor that the sports teams bring the tribe. However, opponents believe that the teams should do away with the names due to the insulting and racist stereotypes. This is why we need to abolish the use of Native American mascots.

The issue of whether or not it is morally right to use Native Americans as mascots has been prevalent for several decades. Some argue that it is an honor to use their images as symbols of a school or team’s ideals, while others say Natives are a people, not a mascot. I hold the position that unless a tribe explicitly states they are not against their image being used, the depiction of Natives as mascots is wrong, especially for largely white areas and/or schools. The idea that the race who marginalized, relocated, and murdered another race that was native to this country and then, in some cases only a century later, proclaim that they “are an Indian” and are proud to call themselves such is unsettling. A century may seem like a large amount

Imagine this: thousands of stands congregating in a stadium to cheer on their football team. They are all dressed up in their football jerseys and have their face painted to support their beloved football team. Their mascot? The blacks. On all of their jerseys, flags, on the field have their mascot painted on. The mascot is a derogatory depiction of the average black person and the stereotypes that are often associated with black people. How is this scenario of having a black person as a mascot any different than having an Indian or Native American as a mascot? It is not any different. Mascots such as the Cleveland Indians and the Washington Redskins are derogatory and offense depictions of Native Americans, and schools and organizations that allow these mascots to stay in place are promoting racism.

There have been a myriad of disputes over the years regarding Native American imagery being either a display of honor, or pure ignorance. Though everyone is entitled to have their own opinion, should it really be up to Non-Natives to decide? “Appropriating Native American Imagery Honors No One but the Prejudice” is a powerful argument by Amy Stretten where she expresses her personal discomfort with Native American imagery being used as mascots for various schools and sports teams. Non-Natives believe that they are honoring Native Americans, however exploiting their culture for amusement and profit doesn’t accurately represent or honor them, but is rather insulting and stereotypical to their heritage.

Would you be offended by a sports team to use your name or group you have. This is how the Native Americans are feeling. They are being offended every time they hear or see a Native American professional, college, high school, even junior high teams using their tribe name such as: the Washington Redskins, or the Atlanta Braves. If we change sports teams names maybe the Native Americans won't be so mad.

Ethics are the beliefs and expectations one holds themselves to based on the consequences of the actions of past experiences in life. The cartoon, “Mascots”does the right action by explaining the intent of the use of mascots; the excerpt from “Lather and Nothing Else” does the right action by not murdering his enemy; and the song “ Independence Day” does the right action by seeing different possibilities for justice.

Have you ever wondered why there are so many native American team names? You might think it’s because they are brave or have the warrior spirit, but many Native Americans think it is a disparagement. Many people think they should be allowed, but it is a big debate. Native American team mascots can be cool; however, it can be insulting, propagate stereotypes, and trivialize injustices.

Thus, this cultural investigation regarding corn has helped me to better understand that western narratives about corn focus on the values of individualism, namely independence (i.e. the separateness of different beings) and how natural resources can be beneficial to humans. Whereas the examples of American Indian myths and legends are part of an expansive knowledge keeping system that expresses a relational accountability between humans and all other beings. American Indian stories about corn express themes of interconnectedness and interdependence, where each member of a relationship is reliant upon and thankful to the other members for their own survival. Cultural narratives, then, are fundamental in shaping how people perceive their

My love for cats goes back a long time. In a few years I will probably become the crazy cat lady. Cats are independent and self sufficient. They are very intelligent animals and they make good companions. I think these things make the cat a perfect

So in order for cats to survive out in the wild, they need to have ways to keep themselves safe from predators. When cats are being attacked by predators, or they feel threatened in any way, they will arc their back and fold their ears. They will also let out a high pitched yowl called a hiss. Cats do this to stand up to their predator, and let them know that they will fight them if they come close. Cats also have a lens in the very back of their eyes which makes it so that when it is dark out, the lens reflects light off of it, making everything around them light up to them. This can be very useful when it is dark out and an owl is hunting. Cats can see the owl coming and hide away. Cats also have very large ears that can hear 3x better than a human can. Cats ears can also rotate, around almost 360 degrees which can help them pinpoint where the, say coyote, is and run away in the right direction, or prepare for an attack with their sharp