Ancient Siberian genome reveals genetic origins of Native Americans -- ScienceDaily The genome sequence of a 24,000-year-old Siberian individual has provided a key piece of the puzzle in the quest for Native American origins. The ancient Siberian demonstrates genomic signatures that are basal to present-day western Eurasians and close to modern Native Americans. This surprising finding has great consequences for our understanding of how and from where ancestral Native Americans descended, and also of the genetic landscape of Eurasia 24,000 years ago. The breakthrough is reported in this week's Nature (Advance Online Publication) by an international team of scientists, led by the Centre for GeoGenetics at the Natural History Museum of Denmark (University of Copenhagen). The search for Native American ancestors has been focused in northeastern Eurasia. "Representing the oldest anatomically modern human genome reported thus far, the MA-1 individual has provided us with a unique window into the genetic landscape of Siberia some 24,000 years ago," says Dr. Dr.
Native American culture Perhaps no other group of people has quite the rich and storied culture as those of the Native Americans. They have a history rich in struggle, strife, and triumph. So many aspects of our modern life were adapted from the old Indian cultures practiced centuries ago. The teepee, totem pole, peace pipe, and moccasins are just a few examples, but each of these symbols were actually integral pieces of a larger picture that wove together the tapestry of Native American life. Totem poles were a very integral part of Native American culture. Related Article Links American Indian Articles Index | Indigenous Peoples' Literature Disclaimer: The American Indian Heritage Foundation or Indians.org do not personally endorse or support any of the comments made within the writings of this article.
DNA Analysis Shows Native American Genealogy The suppression of the Native Americans and the decimation of their culture is a black page in the history of the United States. The discrimination and injustices towards this ancient race, which had lived on the American continent long before the European conquerors came to this land, are still present to this day despite the efforts of different groups and organizations trying to restore the justice. The destruction of their culture is one of the most shameful aspects of our history, the extent of the damage that was done is still being down-played and denied entry into textbooks and history-lessons to this day. The origin and history of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas have been studied for years by researchers from different countries, and a recent DNA study showed that the genealogy of the western aboriginals is one of the most unique in the world. This explanation was persuasive enough; however, there was no strong evidence to support it.
Two-Spirit Two-spirit people (also two spirit or twospirit) is a modern umbrella term used by some indigenous North Americans for gender-variant individuals within their communities. Non-Native anthropologists have historically used the term berdaches /bərˈdæʃɨz/ for individuals who fulfill one of many mixed gender roles in First Nations and Native American tribes, but this term has more recently fallen out of favour. Third and fourth gender roles historically embodied by two-spirit people include performing work and wearing clothing associated with both men and women. Some tribes consider there to be at least four gender identities: masculine men, feminine men, masculine women, and feminine women. The presence of male two-spirits "was a fundamental institution among most tribal peoples. Terminology[edit] Definition and historic societal role[edit] Two-spirit individuals are viewed in some tribes as having two identities occupying one body. Media depictions[edit] Self-identified two-spirits[edit]
How melancholy expands our capacity for creativity, the best science books of the year, beautifully untranslatable words from around the world & more Hey Peggy Fleming! If you missed last week's edition – the best children's books of the year, Thoreau on the art of walking, Ursula K. Le Guin on the secret of success in writing and any craft, and more – you can catch up right here. Anne Lamott on Grief, Grace, and Gratitude "Grief, when it comes, is nothing like we expect it to be," Joan Didion wrote in her magnificent meditation on the subject. That's precisely what Anne Lamott – one of the most intensely original writers of our time – explores in Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace (public library | IndieBound), the same magnificent volume of reflections on grief, gratitude, and forgiveness that gave us Lamott on the uncomfortable art of letting yourself be seen. From the very preface, titled "Victory Lap," Lamott stops the stride: The worst possible thing you can do when you’re down in the dumps, tweaking, vaporous with victimized self-righteousness, or bored, is to take a walk with dying friends. Dive deeper here.
9 Examples of Indigenous Sense in a Nonsensical Time By Rucha Chitnis / buzzfeed.com Sometimes it seems like we live in nonsensical times. Do you ever wonder what happened to good old common sense? Indigenous voices from around the world who are fighting for cultural survival and protection of nature in their homelands offer simple wisdom in the face of climate change, mining and other development projects. These voices are highlighted in Standing On Sacred Ground, a four-part film series airing on the PBS World Channel through May and June. 1. The first episode of the film series, Pilgrims and Tourists, shows the Winnemem Wintu Tribe in California resisting U.S. government plans to raise the height of Shasta Dam, which threatens their sacred sites and the ceremonies that have taken place on the McCloud RIver for over a thousand years. 2. 3. In episode two of the film series, Profit and Loss, First Nations in Alberta, Canada, fight threats from a mega-mining invasion—the tar sands—dubbed as the world’s largest development project. 4. 5.
Stonee's Native Links as always with my pages, use netscape 1.2 or better for the best viewing "Cherokee Seal" a paper cast by John Guthrie The only offical Website of The Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma Cherokee Roots Search Soft Cherokee Winds by Kate Cherokee Genealogy Information Cherokee Genealogy Help in Tracing your Ancestors Eastern Band of the Cherokee United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Raven's TsaLaGi Page Cherokee Messenger The Cherokee National Historical Society Sequoyah Caverns Nancy Ward -Beloved Woman North Carolina History Tennessee National Forest John Guthrie-Cherokee Artist Joe's Cherokee Fonts Cherokee's Home Page Okalahoma Native Voices Project Brandon "Cherokee" Valeria Ken's White Indian Homepage Cherokee RoseNatives, Herbs, and Heritage Plants TsaLaGi, English / Cherokee Dictionary Computer Program by Ama Wehali Lelanie Stone, The Cherokee Lady Cherokee History, a very informative page and worth reading Trail of Tears History of the Cherokee Delware -Lenni Lenape Powhatan Renape Nation Pottwatomi Tribe Shoshone Maya
Crimes against native culture and children The small state of Maine just took a big step towards statewide healing. In a new state report, The Pine Tree State owned up to the cultural genocide of indigenous communities, particularly the Wabanaki (“The People of the Dawn”) experience. Native Maine Children are “Five Times More Likely to Enter Foster Care” As reported in WCSH 6, the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report focused on the practice of ripping Wabanaki families and communities apart for the greater good of the nation: white assimilation. In textbooks, American Indian history may talk about specific events, like a war or the first Thanksgiving dinner, or contain benign words like “contact” with non-Natives. As the Maine-Wabanaki Reach explains, from the late 1800s to the 1950s, Wabanaki children: “[W]ere stripped of their cultural identities, punished for speaking their language and abused physically, emotionally, mentally, and sexually. ”
Berdache Origin Myth Berdache Origin Myth retold by Richard L. Dieterle A berdache is a man who, in conformity with social convention, assumes a woman's role in every respect. Version 1. by S. collected by J. retold by Nancy Oestreich Lurie The raconteur is identified only as S. Variant 1. The following gloss was added: "This took place many years ago and no one knows why the grandmother took such a harsh stand except that possibly she had some old grudge against the Sioux. Variant 2. Version 2 by M. collected by Nancy Oestreich Lurie This story is possibly historical, but it is similar enough to version 1 to make us think that it is a myth. "According to M.R., a party of Winnebago once went on the warpath and were badly beaten. Version 3 See the berdache episode in The Chief of the Heroka. [8] Commentary. "bad story" — contrary to what the raconteur thought, this is actually a good story. "a very small boy and his grandmother" — the grandmother is a Warrior (clansman), and yet in a sense she is not. Links: Moon.
Inspiring Famous Quotes Illustrated With Minimalistic Posters Toronto-based web and graphic designer Ryan McArthur gave inspiring quotes by some of the most brilliant minds of our time a second life with his minimalistic poster designs. Humorous, inspiring and strikingly insightful, these quotes take some twisted turns into our minds with McArthur’s playful illustrations. Show Full Text Some of these designs were created with specific quotes in mind, but others found their literary equivalents only after the illustrations were done. Source: ryanmcarthur.ca | Etsy | Facebook