Essays on Indigenous People

Washington Redskins, K.A.A. Gent, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Blackhawks, Exeter Chiefs, and HC Plzen. These are just a handful of the many professional sports teams still using stereotypical Native American team branding all around the world. It is predominantly North America and Europe who are continuing…

In many cases, human sickness is inevitable and hence healing is paramount. Healing is the process of restoring physical and mental health as well as well-being from an ill organism (Hodge, & Nandy, 2011). On the other hand, wellness is more than the absence of…

Films and documentaries display filmmakers with the chance to create texts to enlighten audiences about certain topics to persuade, entertain, educate, critique and observe real life. Filmmakers measures varieties of choices through the films to showcase a version of reality through their story. The film…

I select this this particular movie to express my opinion. Because, this movie is a great example of the ignorance of the people. All these generations of kids were stolen along with their culture and will never know their relatives. They forcibly took away the…

Directed and produced by Phillip Noyce, Rabbit Proof Fence released on 4th February 2002. Starring Everlyn Sampi (Molly Craig) and Tianna Sansbury (Daisy Craig Kadibill), the movie revolves around the epic journey of two sisters Molly (14 years old) and Daisy (8 years old) and…

The idea of modern hunter-gatherer societies in the world today is a subject that often ignites the academic community. Trying to solve world problems and public health issues are also central topics of discussion among the younger academic community and the scholarly academic community. Debates…

The Ambeere is a tribe of people who live in the Mbeere district of the south-eastern part of Eastern Province. The name ‘Mbeere’ is a Kimbeere word that means ‘first’, coming from their belief that they were first to occupy the territory they do today….

The study and value of indigenous literature has been increasing in the past years and regional literature is now getting more attention and praise than ever before. The value which indigenous language brings to the variety of our literature is impeccable. With greats such as…

In my Ancient History class we talked about how there are languages such as that of the Harrappans that historians and anthropologists still cannot decipher. On the other hand, there are languages that have been able to withstand the test of time and are protected,…

The social media is a phenomenon that is considered an infection that spreads between us and has no cure for it. Sadly, social media controls not only our habits but our behaviors as well. It is impossible to imagine our life without social media nowadays….

The Arctic, the second largest island in the world by area, is known to humans as one of the most diverse regions on earth. Its bountiful resources, unique wildlife, and astounding scenery are not found in other parts of the planet. It contains such rich…

There is substantial evidence that wild foods are an important part of the global food and Indigenous peoples have adapted to changing environmental conditions since time immemorial with wild foods. Indigenous people strongly believe that wild foods have better capacity to maintain good health for…

Food insecurity can affect people of all backgrounds, but indigenous communities have unfortunately been impacted the most by this. Statistics show that 1 in 4 Indigenous people suffer from food insecurity (Sobol, 2018). In this paper, I will discuss how the Federal relocation of tribes…

Since the beginning of Canadian history, aboriginals have been belittled, dehumanized, and marginalized, through the colonization of European lifestyle and culture. Striping them of not only their culture and identity but their heritage. Leaving them dissipated, tormented, and traumatised, throughout current and future generations. Their…

There are a few types of indigenous traditional territories. Communities in Sabah refer their territory as Kampung which includes the settlement area, backyard gardens, farms, old village or farm sites, cemetery, grazing area, ceremonial spots, and forest within village boundary. Firstly, the village settlement area…