Native American Rights
Native American Rights | Chapter 1 Preface
The medicine man, or shaman, plays an important role in Native American culture. The shaman intercedes with the spiritual world on behalf of the tribe, asking for victory in war, for good weather, for bountiful hunting and harvests, or for help with other problems. The medicine man also tends to the sick, cares for sacred objects of the tribe, and is responsible for teaching native lore and history to tribal members.
Some shamans share their knowledge and traditional ceremonies with non- Indians as well, in the belief that all races can benefit from native spirituality. Sharing...
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Is Native American Culture Threatened?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Using Indian Names for Sports Teams Harms Native Americans
- Studying Indian Remains Violates Native Americans’ BeliefsStudying Indian Remains Violates Native Americans’ Beliefs
- Native Americans’ Free Exercise of Religion Is Threatened by Prisons
- The Public Interferes with Native American Religious Activities on Public Lands
- New Age Practitioners Threaten Indian Spirituality
- The Supreme Court Threatens Native Americans’ Religious Use of Peyote
- Using Indian Names for Sports Teams Does Not Harm Native Americans
- Studying Indian Remains Provides Useful Information
- Prison Regulations Do Not Violate Native Americans’ Free Exercise of Religion
- The Public Does Not Threaten Native American Religious Activities on Public Lands
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Is Indian Gaming Beneficial to Native Americans?
- Indian Gaming: An Overview
- Indian Gaming Revenues Provide Many Needed Services
- Indian Gaming Promotes Native American Sovereignty
- Indian Gaming Helps the Economy
- Indian Gaming May Promote Compulsive Gambling Among Native Americans
- Indian Gaming Could Destroy Native American Culture
- Organized Crime May Infiltrate Indian Casinos
- Indian Gaming Will Hurt the Economy
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How Should Tribal Resources Be Used?
- Native American Resources: An Overview
- Native Americans Have the Right to Restrict the Development of Tribal Resources
- Native Americans Should Use Their Resources More Efficiently
- Indians Should Oppose the Storage of Nuclear Waste on Reservations
- Storing Nuclear Waste on Reservation Land Can Benefit Native Americans
- Nuclear Waste Storage Sites Are Not Dangerous
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Should Indian Sovereignty Be Restricted?
- Indian Sovereignty: An Overview
- Indians Should Not Seek Complete Sovereignty
- Indian Sovereign Immunity Should Be Restricted
- States Should Be Allowed to Tax Tribal Revenues
- Indian Sovereign Immunity Must Not Be Restricted
- States Should Not Be Allowed to Tax Indian Casino Revenues
- States Cannot Tax Indian Nations
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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