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Critical Commentary
Delos Lone Wolf’s graduation speech appears to represent an ideal “assimilator” of the Western education he received at the school, however a deeper look into the speech in fact also shows a “resistor” voice. He advocates for the refinement of … Continue reading
Posted in Delos Lone Wolf, The Conflicted
Tagged Christian God, Christianity, Civilized, Dawes Act, Education, reservations, Tribal Way, western references
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Historical and Cultural Context
Minnie Tsait-Kopeta was a member of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma. It is important to consider Minnie’s tribal culture as it may have informed her letter and the sentiments that she delineates within it. Firstly, belonging to the Kiowa tribe … Continue reading
Posted in Minnie Kopita, Resistors
Tagged Agency, Carlisle Indian School, Cultural expression, Education
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