Tag Archives: Assimilation

Historical and Cultural Context

Posted on May 15, 2017 by hallem

Historical and Cultural Background of “My Home in Idaho” and the Nez Perce Tribe The essence of John Ramsey’s “My Home in Idaho” revolves around the theme of Indian and White relations between the Nez Perce tribe and the surrounding … Continue reading →

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Critical Commentary

Posted on May 15, 2017 by hallem

“My Home in Idaho”: Literary Merit and Inclusion in this Anthology John (Wap-Tose-Note) Ramsey’s, “My Home in Idaho” presents a blatantly factual representation of the memories Ramsey had of his home after being at the Carlisle Indian School for two … Continue reading →

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Biography

Posted on May 15, 2017 by hallem

Biography of John Ramsey  Before he was John Ramsey, a model student of the Carlisle Indian School, he was Wap-Tose-Note a member of the Nez Perce tribe of Idaho. According to his student records, Ramsey was enrolled in the Carlisle … Continue reading →

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Cultural and Historical Context

Posted on May 15, 2017 by decontoa

To further understand the historical and cultural contexts of the story, both the identity of the author and characters in the story must be understood. Furthermore, it is also important to understand the chronological context and setting in which the … Continue reading →

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Charles Waterman

Posted on May 15, 2017 by decontoa

Catharine: The Faithful Ojibway: By Charles E. Waterman. “Should you ask me, whence these stories? Whence these legends and traditions, With the odors of the forest, With the dew and damp of meadows, With the curling smoke of wigwams, With … Continue reading →

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Critical Commentary

Posted on May 15, 2017 by irwinp

The Carlisle Indian Industrial School, started by Richard Henry Pratt in 1879, was created with the intention of assimilating indian children into the culture of the European white settlers.  It was based on Pratt’s theory: “kill the indian, save the … Continue reading →

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John (Wap-Tose-Note) Ramsey-(Nez Percé)

Posted on May 15, 2017 by hallem

Biography | Historical and Cultural Context | Critical Commentary | Further reading

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Critical Commentary

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Leda Fisher

Sadie Ingalls’ origin story is concise, but filled with meaning. Themes of sin invade the text, as does the conflict between the individual and the community in this carefully worded yet ambiguous piece. Sadie’s crow suffers several faults. First, he forgets … Continue reading →

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Elmer Simon

Posted on May 15, 2017 by detranoj

Who Is Elmer Simon? The Indian – A Man (Full Text) At the most basic level, Elmer Simon was a Chippewa native American who graduated from the Carlisle Indian School on April 13th, 1896. On a deeper level, however, he … Continue reading →

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Emma Newashe (Sac and Fox)

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Cole B

Biography /  Cultural and Historical Context / Close Reading / Further Reading “The Merman’s Prophecy” By Emma Newashe The spring had not arrived in all its splendor, but it’s coming was clearly seen, for the buds on the trees were beginning … Continue reading →

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