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Native American/First Nations History

Native American/First Nations History Feature Writer: Jeffrey R Gudzune

Welcome all with open minds. This is the story of Native Americans, First Nations, and other indigenous peoples of North America, from the Haida and Salish to the Apache and Navajo, Mohave and Cheyenne to Cree, Mohawk, Ojibway and Inuit.

In addition to the fur trade, wars, and 'famous' characters like Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, Native American/First Nations History covers the political and social forces behind Aboriginal-white relations from land claims to residential schools, cultural and linguistic traditions to colonial conflicts that continue to this day.

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Feature Writer Articles in Native American/First Nations History

 		Osceola' Campaign
After leaving Ft. King, Osceola and his followers formed a secret network of villages and bases from which they could combat any effort to remove them.
The Rise of Osceola
After his refusal to sign the Treaty of Ft. King, Osceola was arrested and thrown in jail. Upon his release, he began a resistance movement against the United States.
Claiming Florida
The Second Seminole War was fought between 1835 and 1842, but the seeds of discontent were sown as early as 1817.
Black Hawk
Rather than spend the rest of his life as a hunted man, Black Hawk laid down his arms and embraced a life of peace.
Last Stand of the British Band
Trapped along the banks of the Bad Axe River, Black Hawk made one last attempt to call a truce.
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Contributing Articles in Native American/First Nations History

 		Native Band Files Suit Against New Jersey
A small New Jersey Native band say they are the only recorded indigenous tribe in the state, and claim for compensation for persecution and loss of land and water rights.
The Massacre at Sand Creek
On November 29, 1864, Colonel John Chivington led an unprovoked attack on the Cheyenne camp at Sand Creek. One hundred fifty men, women, and children were killed.
The Legend of Simon Girty
Cruel myths: demonic Girty used savagery to destroy civilization; heroic Daniel Boone used woodland prowess to destroy the Indian so as to advance civilization.
After Four Hundred Years, an Apology to Natives
Descendants of the original Dutch settlers met with the representatives of the Lenne Lenape Indians in Lower Manhattan to offer apologies on Friday Nov 27, 2009.
Lenni Lenape People and Naming
The Lenni Lenape people had names that were individual to each person. The only way to get a true name was to request one from the name-giver. Nicknames were often used.
Tlingit/Lingit Language of Alaska and Canada
The Tlingit of Alaska and the Yukon Territory have a language that is endangered. Each year, the amount of speakers is decreasing. But schools are starting to teach it.
The Lenni Lenape and Their Pre-Colonial Clothing
Precontact Lenni Lenape life was hard work. They made their clothes from plant fibers, but mostly animal skins. What they wore was simple and functional.
Marriage and Family in Lenni Lenape Culture
Pre-contact Lenni Lenape people believed that women were the heads of the household. Marriage and divorce were simple ceremonies carried out between families.
Lenni Lenape People and the Concept of Death
During the time before Colonial America, the Lenni Lenape had a rich and vibrant culture. This culture included burial traditions and the ideas of the after life.
Lenni Lenape Village Construction
The Lenni Lenape people originally lived in present-day Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Their main living structure and family home was called a Wigwam.
Mary Collins – Advocate for the Sioux
Mary Collins was a Christian missionary who fought for Native American rights, was fluent in the Lakota language, and formed a lasting friendship with Chief Sitting Bull.
The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was the name given to the forceful relocation of Native Americans from the southeastern United States to west of the Mississippi.
Warrior Spirit Honored On Veteran's Day
A tribute November 10th at Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation for tribal vets who served in the United States military was even more significant for where it was held.
Nanye-Hi Beloved Cherokee
Smallpox took the lives of almost one-half of the Cherokee people. During this period, Nanye-hi, or Nancy Ward, was born. Her later courage earned her the title, Ghighau.
The Warfare Culture of the Iroquois
In the two centuries before the American Revolution, the French, Dutch, and English viewed the Six Nations of the Iroquois as the fiercest warriors in the Northeast.
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