Ask a Native American (aka red indian)

[baseracer]

Are you offended by the tobacco Red Man, and do you thing it should be changed?

 

[iron codpiece]

Are you offended by the tobacco Red Man, and do you thing it should be changed?

I don't like the name 'red man' that would be nice of them to change it. I Think if they called it 'white man' or 'negro' chew. People would be losing it. I don't mind the picture on the package because the guy looks dignified and it's a somewhat respectful image. The irony is my grandfather used to chew the stuff and was also very vocal about not giving things names like that. Maybe they should just call it 'totem chew' or something like that.

(ha I just thought of a good one Honkey Chew)

 

[Branovices]

I didn't grow up on a reservation but I've been to them quite a few times. Isn't it hilarious how people seem to think it's so wonderful you don't pay taxes on a reservation?

Did they have a similar project out there as they did here in Michigan with taking native children from their parents and putting them with whites? They were split between different protestant sects and often beaten if they spoke their own language. It was a concentrated effort by the state to kill the culture and forcibly integrate natives into white culture. There were still some elders that remember it when I was in school. (I went to a program for native kids called "Bimaadiziwin.") I'm Odawa, by the way.

 

[The Infamous Scamola]

I know this was already kinda asked before, but what do you think of Chief Wahoo of the Cleveland Indians (I mean both for name and image)? What about the Washington Redskins?

Do you think it is still more acceptable in America today to stereotype Native Americans more than other ethnic groups?

 

[wewontdie11]

Do you or did your ancestors believe that having your photo taken would take part of your soul? Or is that just some crazy rumour I've heard.

 

[HerrBobo]

If I give you these beeds and a bever pelt, will you give me your house?

Well say now that sounds like a good dea... waiiiit a minute. Oh hohoho you almost got me there but I'm not falling for that one again. Jokes on you anway, I RENT.

Hahaha! Thanks for taking it in the manner it was ment, codpeice.

Anyhow, being Irish its not like I can talk about land being stolen.

Do you/your people belive that the Europen settlers actively and knowingly used biological warfare againts the tribes, such as the Fort Pitt incident in 1763?

 

[Berethond]

I've got fairly strong Sioux and Cherokee ancestry, even though the intervening generations have totally wiped away the physical characteristics except green eyes and high cheekbones. What I'm interested in is how you guys feel about Columbus.

 

[Pandalisk]

Do you feel that Native americans deserve the repayments they receive for the injustice done to them in the past? and do you hold resentment?
(fear not i will not attack your responce i simply wish to know where you stand on the issue)

How do you feel about Ward Churchill, whom faked being native american to con people into giving him a high paying job as a proffesor at a school?

Have you ever tried that con in the above question? and if no, why the hell not?

Do you all own Casinos?

How do you feel about the crying man commercial and how they use the symbol of an indian?

Do you worship Gods of one of the major faiths or spirits of nature or land or whatever it is, or none at all? i am very interested in the native american beliefs and your personal beliefs.
(im not sure if spirits is the right word..is it? much thanks for clearing up their belifs in general too, i have never researched them)


How much different is living on a reservation from living outside of one?

 

[A Weary Exile]

What do you think of this band?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP8nu4lTaqM

Native American music and metal mixed, I love them but I don't know if Native Americans can "Dig it."

 

[iron codpiece]

I know this was already kinda asked before, but what do you think of Chief Wahoo of the Cleveland Indians (I mean both for name and image)? What about the Washington Redskins?

Do you think it is still more acceptable in America today to stereotype Native Americans more than other ethnic groups?

The Redskins logo is respectful if not ignorant he's dignified looking. Chief Wahoo is a bit bothersome especially the giant nose. I'm awefully senseative about my giant nose.

 

[iron codpiece]

I didn't grow up on a reservation but I've been to them quite a few times. Isn't it hilarious how people seem to think it's so wonderful you don't pay taxes on a reservation?

Did they have a similar project out there as they did here in Michigan with taking native children from their parents and putting them with whites? They were split between different protestant sects and often beaten if they spoke their own language. It was a concentrated effort by the state to kill the culture and forcibly integrate natives into white culture. There were still some elders that remember it when I was in school. (I went to a program for native kids called "Bimaadiziwin.") I'm Odawa, by the way.

Yeah, like i said before not having taxes means not having the things taxes give.

They did something similar here to the Omaha tribe in the 1900's... or so I've heard. A lot of people in my tribe follow - NACF.

 

[iron codpiece]

Do you or did your ancestors believe that having your photo taken would take part of your soul? Or is that just some crazy rumour I've heard.

My tribe personally I don't really think so cuz we were stationed in the midwest and were pretty prepared for the europeans (or so they teach us)

Did you play the game Prey, and if you did did you like it?

No but I've been meaning to at least rent it. Is it any good or am I letting my bias cloud my judgement?

Hahaha! Thanks for taking it in the manner it was ment, codpeice.

Anyhow, being Irish its not like I can talk about land being stolen.

Do you/your people belive that the Europen settlers actively and knowingly used biological warfare againts the tribes, such as the Fort Pitt incident in 1763?

Most people will believe any rumor about what Europeans did to us back in those days. ANYTHING. Some claim we were even vivisected. I do think the smallpox thing was real though.

 

[Hollock]

What do you think of white people who say that they're part Native american, When they're like 1%. I don't know exactly how common this is in other places, but I hear it alot.

 

[sanomaton]

Why do red indians look so goddamn gorgeous? It's intriguing...

Okay, seriously though, how was it like living on a rez? How does it 'work' to live there actually?

 

[iron codpiece]

I've got fairly strong Sioux and Cherokee ancestry, even though the intervening generations have totally wiped away the physical characteristics except green eyes and high cheekbones. What I'm interested in is how you guys feel about Columbus.

I don't see why all the bitterness toward the guy. It's not like he found us on purpose and caused the chain of events that lead to where we are now. If he hadn't done it someone else would've eventually. In South Dakota they don't even have a Columbus Day they have 'Native American Day' instead. Due to a pretty high population of us. Most of my less educated brethren seem to think Columbus is basically the Antichrist. They tend to be the 'woe is us' types. Some even have 'anti-columbus day'

 

[Nicragomi]

I've got fairly strong Sioux and Cherokee ancestry, even though the intervening generations have totally wiped away the physical characteristics except green eyes and high cheekbones. What I'm interested in is how you guys feel about Columbus.

If I could have a penny for every time I've heard that one... (not calling you a lair, just hear it very often during tourist season)

I'm a third Cherokee (like everyone else and their mum) and live on the Cherokee Reservation (don't ever come here) of the good ole' mountains of Western North Carolina. I've heard waaay too many tourist talking about their "Great Great Great Great Great Cherokee Princess Grandmother" and how they are this and that much of whatever Indian. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is one of the very few tribes that allow a 1/16 blood degree and I hate it.

The best question I've ever been asked by a tourist here is "Do the Indians still live in Teepees?"

I'm hoping that people out there in America have a little more education then that.

 

[Cakes]

The best question I've ever been asked by a tourist here is "Do the Indians still live in Teepees?"

I'm hoping that people out there in America have a little more education then that.

Don't count on it.

 

[Nicragomi]

I've got fairly strong Sioux and Cherokee ancestry, even though the intervening generations have totally wiped away the physical characteristics except green eyes and high cheekbones. What I'm interested in is how you guys feel about Columbus.

I don't see why all the bitterness toward the guy. It's not like he found us on purpose and caused the chain of events that lead to where we are now. If he hadn't done it someone else would've eventually. In South Dakota they don't even have a Columbus Day they have 'Native American Day' instead. Due to a pretty high population of us. Most of my less educated brethren seem to think Columbus is basically the Antichrist. They tend to be the 'woe is us' types. Some even have 'anti-columbus day'

I'm not sure I'd celebrate someone who ordered us to bring to the Spanish a quota of gold and those who failed had their hands cut off and were left to bleed to death.

but then again... I don't celebrate holidays...

Except International Talk Like a Pirate Day...