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Many people believe racial and ethnic groups in North America have always lived as separately as they do now. However, segregation was neither practical nor preferable when people who were not native to this continent began arriving here. Europeans needed Indians as guides, trade partners and military allies. They needed Africans to tend their crops and to build an infrastructure.

Later, as the new American government began to thrive, laws were drafted to protect the land and property the colonists had acquired. These laws strengthened the powers of slave owners, limited the rights of free Africans and barred most Indian rights altogether. Today, black, white and red Americans still feel the aftershock of those laws.
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Indians of the Caribbean
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Sunday, 15 October 2006
CARIBBEAN INDIANS

 The Caribbean Indians were known as the Taino. These natives were the indigenous people of the Bahamas, Haiti/Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Bimini, Jamaica and other Caribbean Islands. The Taino were a seafearing community of peoples based on the land environment and ability to fish and grow crops on the lush land.

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Native South American Indians
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Friday, 13 October 2006

NATIVE SOUTH AMERICAN INDIANS

 

 

When most people discuss Native American Indians they generally think and talk about the North American Natives. But, in reflection the Native Americans are located both in North America and South America. Those located in the south are generally referred to as the Aboriginal peoples.
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Columbus Day Rediscovered...
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Monday, 09 October 2006

COLUMBUS DAY REDISCOVERED… 

Columbus Day is for some a day of celebration and for others a day of mourning. It is controversial because it is a time that is viewed as liberating and as enslaving. Most Native Americans view it as a day of sorrow. For it is a day hundreds of years ago that their generosity was taken advantage of by those they trusted.

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You Decide...
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Monday, 02 October 2006
YOU DECIDE…

People of Native American and African American ancestry are constantly being asked by others, “Why do you want to acknowledge your mixed ancestry?” Just select one or the other. Questions such as, “Are you ashamed of being “Black”?” or “What is so special about being Native American?”

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Moving Back Home...
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Wednesday, 27 September 2006

MOVING BACK HOME...

 

 

Many African Americans are relocating to the state of Georgia and specifically to the Atlanta area. Georgia was the home of the Creek Indians or the Creek Confederacy. For some African Americans moving to Georgia may actually be moving back home. Georgia may be an opportunity to reconnect with their Black Red Roots.

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Be Aware...
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Monday, 25 September 2006

BE AWARE … 

Many people are enamored with Native American crafts. The crafts are purchased without awareness that some are not just for decoration but have ancient tradition symbolism and meanings. One must be aware and careful when making Native American crafts purchases. Ask questions before making purchases. What should you ask before making a purchase?

 

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Gourd Crafts and Decorations
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Saturday, 23 September 2006

GOURD CRAFTS AND DECORATIONS 

Gourds make very nice decorations after harvesting them in the Fall season. They are used by Native Americans and others to make crafts. The gourd is harvested and put in a dry storage area with good air circulation. It takes up to six months for a gourd to dry out and then be ready to use.

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