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The introduction of horses has changed the lifestyle of Indians dramatically. The change, however, has a good and a bad side. In the article, Hämäläinen indicated that “Horses did bring new possibilities, prosperity, and power to Plains Indians, but they also brought destabilization, dispossession, and destruction” (834). It happened in the late sixteenth century when the Spanish approached the Great Plain. The horse changed the lives of buffalo hunters who turned to hunt for trade from that for

The criminal justice system is a diverse system used around the globe. When in consideration of what the definition of the Criminal Justice system which is a law enforcement that is directly involved in apprehending, prosecuting, defending, sentencing, and punishing those who are suspected or convicted of criminal offenses ("criminal justice system: definition of criminal justice system in Oxford dictionary (American English) (US)," n.d.). Here have been many historical events that have led up to

The way English is taught around the world contributes to linguistic imperialism. Other countries’ English programs are “a vital site for social and linguistic reproduction, and the inculcation of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes, and therefore particularly central in processes of linguistic hierarchism” (Phillipson 245). In other words, proper education is key when it comes to learning English. ELL students rely on receiving outstanding education in order to contribute to the success of

and weight that the land held for the Standing Rock Tribe. For instance, the High Arctic Relocation, which was the forced relocation of 19 Inuit families from Quebec to the Arctic Region in the 1950s. Apihtawikosisân, a Métis woman from the Plains Cree speaking community of Lac Ste. Anne, Alberta, says that the relocations of indigenous people occurred as a way to reinforce sovereignty of a race or a group of people. In doing so, the effects of these relocations reverberated for generations, such

Multiculturalism in Canada Of all the countries in the world, Canada is the most diverse nation. In 1971, Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy (Government of Canada). The passion of Canadian diversity is evident in several short stories. A multitude of perspectives informs the content of our literature. Canada expresses that we respect and learn from cultures, accept people for their differences, and are able to combine belief systems. Canadian

The Colonization and Settlement of the Plains Region of Canada While some Cree language and culture has disappeared since the apparition and settlement of Europeans, the colonization and settlement of the plains region of Canada was an important and life-changing event in human and Canadian history. The plains has a great history, and it is something I will discuss, to give a short background. The technology brought across the ocean made life in North America vastly different than it had been

After July 1st of 1867, a total of ten provinces and three territories had joined the Confederation to form the country of Canada (Waite). Manitoba and Alberta are two of the three provinces that make up one of Canada’s geographic regions known as the Prairie Region since they possess a flatter landscape compared to their neighboring provinces (“Regions, Provinces and Territories: SLMC - OLBI”; McCullough; Lotha). Despite the fact that both provinces are known as the “Prairie Provinces” (Lotha),

killing, which changes himself. He starts to increase the attraction into killing people and the fame from the soldiers that influence him. When Elijah is reading a code to the soldiers, he prefers to speak with a British accent instead of speaking in Cree. This is shown when Elijah says, “Dear Henry, would you be a kind chap and make me a cup of tea?” (Boyden 144). This shows that Elijah has chosen to drop his accent and use a Britain one to acknowledge with the other Soldiers. Elijah changes himself

This essay will outline the importance of the numbered treaties and the Native relations at the time. This includes the events that occurred in 1871-1877 and will specifically outline the importance of Treaty Number 6. Although the numbered treaties were intended to benefit both the Natives and the Canadian government, in many cases, the treaties were not as favourable or beneficial to the natives as they were to the state. The natives were forced to sign the treaties and even when the treaties were

In chapter 5 of Mavericks, From Space to Territory Aritha van Herk writes about the West and its romantic appeal along with different men who were given the task of surveying and exploring the West where upon in turn they became captivated by its romantic appeal. In her writings about these men, and the West that they were tasked with “discovering”, there is a connection to regionalism, landscape and subsequently Plains identity. Regionalism refers to the unique characteristics of a geographic area