1. Chickasaw Nation Productions is an independent film production company specializing in Native American stories and historical films. An expert in Native American filmmaking, Chickasaw Nation Productions informs, educates and entertains audiences while sharing the resilient and persevering spirit of the Chickasaw people. 2. Chickasaw Nations shares the enduring legacy of the Chickasaw Nation and its people through documentary and feature film. We wish for our films to connect with the world, not just the Chickasaw people. As a filmmakers and storytellers, one must work tirelessly perfect your craft and persevere to let our voices be heard, giving our stories a chance to move audiences. As film makers we are teachers and communicators who …show more content…
These are our intentions when we are producing these films. Our films are to promote Chickasaw culture and history. We are focused on building new ways of cultural learning, new types of artistic expression, and new ways of preserving traditional stories. We have an opportunity and an obligation to prepare our future generations to continue preserve our heritage and history. Chickasaw Nation Productions thrive on working together and building bridges as a means to a greater end. As technology changes, so do people. We make our films to adapt to these changes, and being innovative in our methods of artistic expression and storytelling. It’s how our cultures have always communicated, and our oral stories were passed down generation to generation. Understanding those films can lead to positive representations of Native people and how to integrate them into educating collective masses is a vital step in defining our future. Our films are part of the Chickasaw Nation’s effort to tell the true story of Native Americans from a Native American perspective the social, emotional, and intellectual tools we provide to our
Reel Injun is a compelling, thought-provoking documentary that shows how movies have stereotyped Native Americans, and has shaped how society in general viewed Natives. The film seeks to show how Natives really are, and ultimately seeks to correct the Native stereotypes created through the Hollywood Native films. Neil Diamond discusses why films about Natives were originally created and how Natives were portrayed in the early years of film. Through the documentary he continues to show how Natives and their culture changed in the eyes of society.
In a quest for family entertainment, many seek an educational experience as well. With so many choices, no one wants to waste their leisure time and money on a disappointing venture. The Chickasaw Nation Cultural Center achieves what few other venues can. Here, Native Americans envelope you on a journey of the Chickasaw people, both past and present day. From the moment you step on the impeccably landscaped grounds, you begin to feel as one with their people. Expect to be immersed into the cultures of the Chickasaw Nation, through expressive storytelling, traditional song and dance, native arts, recreated customary villages, native cuisine and historical movies in the jaw dropping, two story Anoli
Throughout ancient history, many indigenous tribes and cultures have shown a common trait of being hunter/gatherer societies, relying solely on what nature had to offer. The geographical location influenced all aspects of tribal life including, spirituality, healing philosophy and healing practices. Despite vast differences in the geographical location, reports show various similarities relating to the spirituality, healing philosophy and healing practices of indigenous tribal cultures.
Jacquelyin Kilpatrick , Celluloid Indians. Native Americans and Film. Lincoln and London: University of Nebraska Press, 1999
together for the better of the shared children. The women had a say in how they would help
The religion of the Ojibwe is centered on a belief of a single creating force but according the Minnesota Historical Society the religion also, “Incorporated a wide pantheon of spirits that played specific roles in the universe.” These different spirits took on different roles, some to protect the Ojibwe hunters, protection from illness and while in battle. Each person had a personal guardian spirit which was one of their most important. Their guardian spirit would come to them in a dream or vision and could be called on for protection and guidance. The tribe also had spiritual leaders, which were feared and respected because of their supernatural powers that could be used for good, or evil. Dreams were related to religion and spirit guides. Natives believed dreams carried great significance and that they would provide visions of their future and how to live their lives. The Ojibwe would go on annual fasts to renew the vision of their lives and reflect.
The Americans of African and European Ancestry did not have a very good relationship during the Civil war. They were a major cause of the Civil War. But, did they fix or rebuild that relationship after the war from the years 1865 to 1900? My opinion would be no. I do not believe that the Americans of African and European ancestry successfully rebuilt their relationship right after the Civil war. Even though slavery was finally slowly getting abolished, there was still much discrimination against the African Americans. The Jim Crow laws and the black codes discriminated against black people. The Ku Klux Klan in particular discriminated against black people. Even though the United States government tried to put laws into the Constitution to protect black people, the African Americans were discriminated in every aspect of life from housing, working, educating, and even going to public restrooms!
Analytical Paper #1 There has been a drastic transformation in the importance of American women and their roles in the last four centuries. The freedom and equality that women possess today was not present in the 1600s. Americans viewed women as a minority and treated them with contempt. Unlike Americans, Native Indians treated their women and the colonial women they kidnapped with more respect, granting them with more pleasant and important tasks.
In old, but not so ancient times, native americans populated our land widely with different tribes diverged. One of the most widely known and popular tribes was named the Cherokee tribe and was formed as early as 1657. Their history is vast and deep, and today we will zone into four major points of their culture: their social organizations and political hierarchy, the tribe’s communication and language, a second form of communication in their arts and literature, and the Cherokee’s religion.
This paper will discuss the Native American culture and briefly review their history, some beliefs and roles in society today. A short description into their culture with References will be used to show how Native Americans have been affected throughout hundreds of years. The trauma this culture endured has created many barriers, yet one often seen today is their extreme problem with the disease of Alcoholism. The Native American culture has gone through endless struggles, which has cost them to lose so much and still continues to impact them today. They are slowly moving back toward getting benefits that should have been available long ago, but in today’s world Native Americans still battle with many barriers not only in society, but in getting appropriate treatment for mental health or addiction issues.
Native American literature from the Southeastern United States is deeply rooted in the oral traditions of the various tribes that have historically called that region home. While the tribes most integrally associated with the Southeastern U.S. in the American popular mind--the FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole)--were forcibly relocated to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) from their ancestral territories in the American South, descendents of those tribes have created compelling literary works that have kept alive their tribal identities and histories by incorporating traditional themes and narrative elements. While reflecting profound awareness of the value of the Native American past, these literary works have also revealed knowing perspectives on the meaning of the modern world in the lives of contemporary Native Americans.
As the history of Native Americans illustrates, the population has long been mistreated and considered inferior due to colonialism. The documentary talked about the distrust
Cultural competence is a skill essential to acquire for healthcare providers, especially nurses. Cooperating effectively and understanding individuals with different backgrounds and traditions enhances the quality of health care provided by hospitals and other medical facilities. One of the many cultures that nurses and other health care providers encounter is the American Indian or Native American culture. There are hundreds of different American Indian Tribes, but their beliefs and values only differ slightly. The culture itself embodies nature. To American Indians, “The Earth is considered to be a living organism- the body of a higher individual, with a will and desire to be well. The Earth is periodically healthy and less healthy, just as human beings are” (Spector, 2009, p. 208). This is why their way of healing and symbolic items are holistic and from nature.
Through Indian Eyes: The Untold Story of Native American Peoples. Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association, 1995. Print.
30 students from Ajou University visited the Native American Museum on Thursday. As they just took a class regarding Native American tribes, students seemed to be eager about the tour that day. The tour’s narrator was from Navajo tribe – whom interestingly introduced herself in terms of her mother’s tribe, father’s tribe, and her mom’s father’s tribe in row. The visit was mainly about history of American Indians, and their continuing culture. At first, students roamed around the museum, looking at diverse cultural heritages such as the Wumpum Bell which implicates the relationship between two nations. Surprisingly there were more Native Indian tribes (nations, in their perspectives) existing and registered in USA. The flags of each tribes were