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    American Indian music has, throughout the history of the native people, been a major part in the life of a tribe’s cultural expression. The Southern Plains American Indians have learned, from their ancestors/elders, the delicate rhythmic communication as youth, and have carried the expression throughout their lives. The songs of the Southern Plains American Indians represent their artistic language as a diminishing minority group. Through song, American Indians communicate their beliefs and values

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    Health Promotion Among American Indian/Alaskan Native Culture Renee R. Trent Grand Canyon University: NRS-429VN August 13, 2016 Babe, Plz review..... if you feel like you have a better "way to say something" please feel free to make corrections The American Indian/Alaskan Native people have a heritage that is rich in culture and history rich in conflict, strife, and triumph (Indians.org, n.d.). The American Indian/Alaskan Native have come a long way compared

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    • Lacrosse was not the only indigenous stickball game that was being played at that point and time by the American Indians when we had the European contact. This sport almost consisted of an almost man sport, this sport is distinguished from others than American Indians. This game could be consider hockey but just not on the ice so it would be considered field hockey but using the netted racquet instead of solid which is used to pick the ball up off the ground than also is used to throw and catch

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    understand different cultures and hence to be successful in world of high cultural connection. Culture demonstrates shared values and attitudes. It cannot be only classified by its geographical boundaries but also by a subcultural, e.g. gender, ethnic and an organisational context and is influenced by historical, social and political issues (Cavusgil, Knight and Riesenberger, 2008). The impact of the British on the Indian business culture is reflected in the well- educated Indian bureaucracy and the

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    both the ‘American’ and ‘Indian’ culture. This gives me more room to compare and contrast between the cultures to identify the major changes and the effects of those changes. One major different I notice is that, according to the “Kingship Interview” activity we did in class, it showed that it’s less likely that kin terms are used when describing close relatives that are both older than you or the near the same age as you, like family friends or even neighbors. In my culture, it’s rare to find people

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    towards the workers. He was being rude and unfair towards the workers. He wasn’t being understanding because he didn’t see the importance of the Indian culture and how it works, which is nurturing because he didn’t any better he didn’t know the history of it. Towards the end of the movie Todd realized that the Indian culture was a much enriched happy culture. Just like in women at work: intercultural complexities are too dynamic to succeed globally women are treated differently because of their gender

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    The Sioux are considered Plains Indians part of the Great Plains Culture Area. But since they are in distinctive areas, the lifeway’s of the four branches are differed. The Teton gained stallions, took after the incredible bison crowds, and lived in tipis. The lifestyle of the Yankton and Yanktonai got to be like that of other Missouri River tribes, for example, the Mandan also, HIDATSA, other Siouan-talking people groups. The Yankton and Yanktonai started using steeds in the 1700s and furthermore

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    Gold has been an important part of India culture for much of it’s history. It has had major influences Indian Hindu weddings. Gold has been apart of Indian weddings for much of India’s history. During this time, the meaning of gold and what it symbolizes in the weddings as changed greatly throughout India’s long history. Today, gold is used to show status both in the community and the household. It also symbolizes purity in the wedding, which reinforces the social status of the bride. Gold wishes

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    American and Indian culture are different in similar in many ways. In the video “30 Days: Outsourcing” we got to follow a man Chris Jobin, into India and see firsthand just what living in India is like. Upon arrival he starts to notice somethings are very different than what he is accustom to, but there are also some that are very similar. One of the very first things he sees when he arrives is all these new business buildings next to little shacks that people live in. Then when he gets to the house

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    Slum dog Millionaire: Indian Culture I chose to learn a little bit more about Indian culture, and I thought Slum Dog Millionaire was a great resource to do so. This movie depicts the story of 2 young Indian boys and their journey in life through love, hardship, and culture. The story starts out with the two boy living a happy life with their mother, but when their mother dies from the religious wars they are forced to learn to fend for themselves. On their journey they let a little girl tag along

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