The History of Fort McDowell

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During the 1860s, when gold was discovered in Arizona, the drive to move west hit America. Indian tribes lived in the area, some already confined to reservations, and some who chose not to live the reservation life known as renegades. The Yavapai and Tonto Apache were among those renegade tribes. Mi

The Disadvantages of the Indian Judicial System

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For many of India's poorest citizens, access to the judicial system is limited by costs and other factors.colonial city image by Przemyslaw Moranski from Fotolia.comThe Indian judicial system is descended from British colonial rule, and many of its characteristics appear on the surface...

How to Plan a Filipino Cotillion

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A Filipino cotillion, also called a debut, is held for a young Filipina woman on the occasion of her eighteenth birthday. Not only does this celebration mark the passage of the debutante into womanhood, but it also demonstrates the wealth and prestige of the family. This tradition has surged in popu

About Music in Colonial Times

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Every era, country and person enjoys a different style of music, and this was no less true 250 years ago then it is today. Just as we have a variety of music now, so did the people in the colonial times. Colonial music in general was not usually written in America, at least before the Revolution. In

What Are the Dots on Indian's Heads Made Out Of?

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Women in India who practice Hinduism wear a red dot on their forehead to signify marriage and display their social status. When an Indian woman enters the home of her husband, she wears ornamentation, including a red dot on her forehead. Women may also wear a bindi as part of their religious disposi

How to Develop Intercultural Competence in the Language Classroom

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Today's world is smaller than ever before with sophisticated advancements in travel and communications. The world has become a melting pot of different cultures, and this can be noticed in any classroom from primary school to a university to a professional development seminar. Intercultural competen

About Indian Canoes

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Canoes have been used for thousands of years by native people all over the world. Some of the most well-known types of canoes are found in the Americas. Native American Indians used canoes to travel along the coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. For fast travel, the Indians utilized canoes on

History of African Dance and Music

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The continent of Africa is rich in its culture and diversity. According to africaguide.com, Africa was the birthplace of the human species sometime between eight million and five million years ago. The history of the inhabitants is distinctive and much of their history and traditions are passed down

Why Is Fieldwork So Important to Anthropology?

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Fieldwork is the primary research method by which anthropologists come to understand human cultures. Through this technique, researchers immerse themselves in another culture or society, observing its behaviors, customs and interactions in a natural setting. Anthropologists and other social scientis

Celtic Irish History

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Celtic Irish history is rich both in its people and culture. Today's Celtic Irish originate from three ancient Celtic tribes: the Firbolg, the Tuatha De Danann and the Milesius.

Methods of In-Situ Bioremediation

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In Situ Bioremediation, or ISB, uses microorganisms to degrade contaminants such as chlorinated solvents, fuel hydrocarbons, toxic metals, explosives and nitrates from contaminated soils and water.

Black History Crafts

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Black History Month is the celebration of history, achievements and accomplishments of African Americans in the United States, observed each February since the 1970s. Use a variety of craft projects to teach your children or students about black history during this month, including making books, T-s

Types of Indian Grinding Stones

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The ancient grinding stones used by Native Americans, called mano and metate, are predecessors to the current-day mortar and pestle used in cooking. American Indians created grinding tools from stone, animal bone, tortoise shells, grass baskets and carved wood. There are two types of grinding stone

Polchinski Monuments

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A monument will memorialize your loved one forever.cemetery 2 image by Anton Chernenko from Fotolia.comPolchinski Memorials has been providing personalized monuments for over 125 years. Founded in 1883 by Joseph Polchinkski, the company has been consistently creating lasting memorials of...

Nonverbal Gestures in Cultures

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Words work well. Silent gestures, though, sometimes communicate in volumes what a spoken phrase might relate with less impact. Hands, legs, eyes, and arms are among the body parts that can demonstrate important meaning without a syllable. Care should be used when performing them, though. Dramaticall

Japanese Rice Bird Information

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The Japanese rice bird is also known as the Java Sparrow, Java Temple Bird and the Paddy Bird. The rice bird's scientific name is Padda Oryzivora. In most parts of Japan, the bird is seen as a pest to farmers as the birds feed on agricultural crops.

Types of Australian Potato Chips

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Enjoy Australia's potato chips.potato chips image by vnlit from Fotolia.comWhen you travel to a different country, you're likely to find some of the same foods that you enjoy back home in a slightly different style. Australia offers a variety of potato chips. Whether you prefer thin,...

Cultural Differences Within a Dominant Culture

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While a country or large organized group of people may appear to be homogeneously aligned from the outside, internally most groups are likely made up of smaller subsets, each which possess cultural distinctiveness. In a free society, individuals align themselves with others with like values and prio

Consulting Pairs Approach to Diversity Training

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The Consulting Pairs approach to conflict resolution is a brand of workplace diversity training developed by Pope & Associates. It is designed to address tension in workplace relationships that stems from discrimination or perceived discrimination.

Everything Canadian

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Despite what some claim, you do not have to be born in the U.S.A. for dreams to come true! It is definitely not the only land of opportunity! Many remarkable stories of personal triumph and ...