March 2013

There is a common lie, told over and over again by the hierarchy of the Catholic Church– including the previous Pope–that when the Catholic missionaries … Continued

While Washington was named for an American President who was not known for his love of Indians, many of the town names in Washington reflect … Continued

The etymology of Oregon begins in 1765 with a petition to the British King regarding Ouragon, the mythical River of the West. According to the … Continued

In 1680, the Pueblos of New Mexico revolted against the Spanish and drove them from the region. A decade later, however, the Spanish returned and … Continued

Greetings all, I have been a fan of this site for years, but have not been a frequent poster.  I thought readers of this site … Continued

During the eighteenth century, a small Protestant Christian sect known as the Moravians sent missionaries to North America in an attempt to convert American Indians … Continued

American government policies regarding American Indians, particularly during the nineteenth century, were primarily focused on “civilizing” the Indians.  This meant that Indians were to change … Continued

Funerary practices and beliefs about death are more about the living than the dead. They provide some insights into the cultures of the people. The … Continued

A bad spirit rides through the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and thinks to himself, “Nay, keep moving.” Then he rides on to the Center Point … Continued