Monthly Archives: May 2017

Cora Elm (Oneida)

Biography | Historical and Cultural Context | Critical Commentary | Further Reading “The Creation of the Earth.” Cora Elm, Oneida. “HERE are some of the old Indians who believe that for a long time the human race lived in the clouds while this … Continue reading

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Biography

Biography Caleb Carter, born March 16th, 1888, was a member of the Nez Perce tribe and the author of “The Coyote and the Wind” in the January 1913 publication of “The Red Man”. Throughout his life Carter lived in Idaho, … Continue reading

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Caleb Carter (Nez Perce)

Biography | Historical and Cultural Context | Critical Commentary | Further Readings “The Coyote and the Wind” Caleb Carter, Nez Perce The coyote, once upon a time, made himself a dwelling place out of tall bunch grass. It was in … Continue reading

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Critical Commentary

As a legend, “Robin Red Breast” aims at educating the readers about aspects of Cherokee culture. In addition to this, it serves as a piece that pushes the readers to treat the animals in the environment around them with respect. … Continue reading

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Further Reading

N/A. “Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center.” Iva Miller Student File | Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center, Dickinson College.  N/A. “Thorpe House Documentation.” NPS. N/A. “Jim Thorpe Is Dead On West Coast at 64.” The New York Times, The … Continue reading

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Historical and Cultural Context

The Cherokee are a tribe of Native Americans that were originally concentrated in the Southeastern United States. There are currently three Cherokee tribes recognized by the United States government: the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, … Continue reading

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Biography

Iva Miller was born on August 24, 1893 in northern Oklahoma. Her Native American blood came from her mother, who was from North Carolina and ½ Cherokee. Miller attended the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School near Ponca City, Oklahoma before attending … Continue reading

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Iva Miller (Cherokee)

Biography| Historical and Cultural Context| Critical Commentary| Further Reading   “Robin Red Breast.” Iva Miller, Cherokee The war was over and many prisoners had been taken captive, and some were sent into slavery. Among the captives was a brave warrior … Continue reading

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