Sherman Alexie’s “Reservation Blues”
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A 5 page paper discussing Sherman Alexie’s novel taking a far different tack on the native American reservation view of outside society. Reservation Blues contains condemnation of social issues as they stand, but Alexie’s talent prevents his work from being a novelized version of a lecture directed at evil whites busily subjugating Alexie and his people to their will. The book is highly readable while also being thought-provoking in its social commentary that, at times, can be stinging. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: ResBlues.wps

Imagination
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A 5 page paper discussing the use of imagination in the book titled, 'The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist Fight in Heaven,' by Sherman Alexie. This book, filled with many hard-hitting and often humorous stories, uses imagination in many ways. On the surface the use of imagination is obviously used in light of the fact that Native Americans are often considered to be highly imaginative individuals. But beyond the surface lies some very real pain and suffering that can only be escaped from through the use of imagination on the part of the story's creator as well as the story's characters. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Lonetont.wps

Peyote & The Sacred Pipe / Their Use in Native American Religions
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A 5 page overview of two items of extreme importance to some Native American cultures, the Sacred Pipe and peyote. Describes the use of each and stresses that these are items of religion which deserve the same respect shown for any other religious object such as a crucifix or Star of David. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Peyote.wps

The Sacred Pipe of the Cheyenne: Where Has it Been?
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A 5 page discussion of the Sacred Pipe and its recent return to the people. Traces the importance of the Pipe, Its Loss, and Return under the North American Graves and Repatriation Act. Emphasizes that the return of the Pipe is critical to the survival of Cheyenne culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPSacPip.wps

Alcoholism on the Reservation: A Community Health Model
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This 20 page paper considers the problem of alcoholism as it is unique to populations of Native Americans living on Reservations, and outlines an alcohol treatment program within a community health model as in intervention. This paper not only outlines the program, but also assesses the successes and failures of the program. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: MHcomhea.wps

Casino Gambling on Native American Reservations: Cultural Benefit or Degradation?
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A 14 page discussion of the introduction of casino gambling to Native American reservations. Provides an overview of the issues and presents the thesis that casino gambling on Native American reservations supports the uniqueness of Native American culture rather than detracts from it. Presents examples to support that thesis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPnaCasi.wps

Differing Experiences Between Native Americans in the East and Those in the West Resulting From Contact with the Europeans
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A 5 page discussion of the changes which occurred in Native American cultures in the Eastern Woodlands and the West after the arrival of the European invaders to their lands. Discusses the forced relocation of Eastern tribes to western reservations despite their incorporation of many aspects of European culture, the cultural transformations of the Plains tribes from an agrarian lifestyle to the mounted hunters of the Plains, and their eventual confinement to the reservations. Identifies the root cause of the cultural experiences in the East and the West as European greed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPnaExpe.wps