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Part I:
As we read over the short story, “An Indian Father’s Plea,” look for the components of Indian culture that the author is focusing on. Think about the things that were listed in the chart from homework. Use the chart below to complete the assignment. Be sure to include the quote from the reading that displays the component of Native American Culture that you are focusing on.
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Characteristic of Native American Culture |
Quote from |
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· Tribal Traditions – o Medicine Men · Spirituality o Religion · Organic · Family o Heritage · Strength/Power · Openminded |
· “The traditional Indian baby-basket became his ‘turtle shell…’” · “Wind – Wolf comes for a long line of medicine men.” · “It is our people’s way of showing the newborn respect, ensuring that he starts on the path of spirituality.” · “He has already been exposed to many different religions of his racial brothers.” · “The basket was made by a tribal elder…” · “I tried to explain to him that in our culture, long hair is a sign of masculinity and balance…” |
Part II –
Read the articles titled “Indian Reservation Reeling in Wave of Youth Suicide Attempts,” and “Before and After Gambling.” On a separate sheet of paper, create a chart that is similar to the one completed in class on the story “An Indian Father’s Plea.” Make sure to staple that chart to this assignment. Once you are done reading the articles and completing the chart, answer these two questions. Make sure you have quotes from at least two of the readings to support each of your answers.