ALL1425-C Second 6 Weeks Mondays 1:30-2:50 Start Date 27-Oct
Grossman 106 Limit 25
Explore with us the myriad instances of erroneous belief surrounding Native indigenous peoples: How accurate are Hollywood depictions of Native women? What real messages do traditional Native spiritual beliefs convey? Was the Little Big Horn the greatest Native victory? Were tribal chiefs all powerful – or all male? How did Native nations compare with Europeans on being warlike and cruel? Were most Native Americans hunters/gatherers? How successful have male and female Native activists been?
Coordinators: Frank Cuphone and John Kennedy
Frank has been a lifelong student of Native American history and culture. He has visited many Native communities in the US and Canada, while also learning from many tribal elders. John enjoyed a successful college and university career and has been a coordinator of history, literature and sports courses at ALL for many years.