Sweat Lodges were used from the Alaskan Eskimo to the Mayans in South America. The purpose in most cases went beyond just cleaning the body. The sweat bath provided a cure for various diseases. It revitalized aching muscles as well as a sense of racial identity. Many used it to rid themselves of the evil ...
Many cultures around the world believe in the power, symbolism, and importance of dreams. The various cultures of the native peoples of North America are no exception to the concept of dream importance. Because dreams are often viewed as mystical, it is no wonder that so many different peoples put such an interesting significance on ...
For those of us who can remember the late 70’s you know all about Foreigner. This rock band exploded out of nowhere in 1977. As an alternative to the disco craze that was sweeping the nation during this time, Foreigner quickly became a household name. With over 50 million records sold worldwide, Foreigner has experienced ...
Introduction: It was from the time of the Stone Age and until the meeting with Europeans, the original settlers in North America lived mainly as hunters and gatherers. During the earliest times, i.e. the Stone Age, the North American settlers had the same culture as did other people living in the north. However, after some ...
Some say that the golden age of teen movies was in the 1980s. With many movies geared to that age group it seemed as though once a week a high school flick was released at the local movie theatre. Whether it was about a teen and his/her unrequited crush (Some Kind of Wonderful, Pretty in ...
The pop rock group Journey, who has put out a number of memorable Top 10 songs in their storied history, is definitely the Number 1 group in my book. Journey can trace its roots all the way to back to 1973. Two members of Journey, Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon, had both played in the ...
Imagine you are outside in nature’s beauty, walking in a sacred manner. A warm breeze fondles the leaves of poplar trees. You are on a hillside, overlooking a vibrant blue lake. Jutting out from the hill, rocks form an inviting seat. Sit. Beauty and Connection to Creator When you see a sight as beautiful as ...
Being part Native American myself, I treasure the myths and legends of all Native American tribes. One that I find particularly interesting and heart warming comes from the Lakota tribe. It is the myth of the White Buffalo Woman. The Sioux also embraces a similar myth. The Lakota believe that the White Buffalo Woman came ...
Sioux Indian culture is very unique. You can find evidence of this culture by looking at this group’s family lives, gender roles, spirituality, food, and attire. With regards to the Sioux Indian’s family lives, they have always been deeply devoted to their families. The Sioux Indians were very fond of their children, whom were called ...
The war was on and it was time to make a stand. The tribes of the Iroquois had expanded too far. They had all of the lands towards the rising sun, now their greed seemed to drive them towards the Great Lakes, particularly Gitchee Gummee. No more. As Myeengun stood at the sacred rock, he ...
