Reservations

One of the characteristics of American culture is an obsession with private property. The idea of holding land in common, as was the practice of … Continued

By 1869, the Indian policies of the United States government were largely focused on reservations. It was generally felt that by confining Indians to small … Continued

The Plateau Culture Area is the area between the Cascade Mountains and the Rocky Mountains in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and Western Montana. From … Continued

During the nineteenth century, the United States had attempted to settle all Indians on well-defined reservations on lands deemed unsuitable for non-Indian development. Here Indians … Continued

In 1855 the United States met with the Makah Nation in Washington to negotiate a treaty. At this time, the Makah were composed of five … Continued

Not sure if this is where I should post this, but I have a great belief in the power of forums as information generators… If … 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

It is not possible to talk about Indians in the United States today without reference to reservations. Most Americans are aware that as the European … Continued

Estimating the economic well-being of American Indians is a complex task. In general, American Indians tend to have higher poverty rates, higher unemployment rates, and … Continued

( – promoted by navajo) I don’t know about you, but I had parents who would pull the “starving children in Africa” thing if I … Continued