An Overview Of Native American Organizations
by Eliza Mendoza
Name any issue or cause and there is an organization that raises support for or awareness of it. Especially in the USA there is a huge variety of these groups for anything from minority rights to a certain celebrity's wardrobe. Often the members of a group will come from a similar background as well, such as being Jewish or of Irish ancestry. There is also a huge array of Native American organizations active in America.
About 1.7 percent of the people in the USA are Native American. Most often they're of American Indian descent. However, tribes indigenous to Alaska and Hawaii are part of this grouping too. Most of the Red Nations people don't live on reservations but try to live their lives in the cities of America. However, because of who they are the face many problems.
One huge problem that Native Americans face is the stereotypes about them as a people. Hollywood movies have at various times portrayed them as the fierce and cruel warrior, the noble savage, the drunk or the comical sidekick. The reality is that even though these characters certainly do exist, so do many other types of people of indigenous ancestry. There are several activist groups that not only challenge these stereotypes but also try to educate people about the descendants of America's original inhabitants.
Along with trying to overcome stereotypes is the challenge of overcoming discrimination. There are several groups that fight for the rights of indigenous people. Some focus only on specific tribes while others work for the rights of all Red Nations. Other groups focus on awareness and promotion of cultural identity.
A high percentage of indigenous Americans have fought in the armed forces and now belong to associations for veterans of the same tribal background so that they can support one another. People who work in the same profession also form professional organizations where they can provide support and help to find and develop younger talent. There are, for instance, groups for journalists, writers, lawyers, artists, musicians and rodeo cowboys.
For various reasons, problems like poverty, violence, crime and drug and alcohol abuse are rife among the Native population. Many groups try to address these issues, for instance through the use of college funds or literacy programs that will provide more marketable skills and improve people's socio-economic circumstances. Groups like the Indian Health Service work with specific health issues such as diabetes, which is also prevalent among those of indigenous extraction.
The environment is of concern to everyone, including the Red Nations. An organization like the Indigenous Environmental Network addresses environmental issues that affect everyone. Especially on tribal lands you'll also find grassroots activists who work with a cause particular to that community, such as plans for mining, drilling or developing their land and how these plans will impact on the land.
Finding a group that shares your interests and passions is not difficult. There are many <A href="http://www.nationalallianceofnativeamericanslonghouse.com">Native American organizations</A> to choose from. To find them, simply search online or consult publications aimed at indigenous groups. The Native Peoples Magazine, for instance, is available nationwide.
You can visit <a href="http://www.nationalallianceofnativeamericanslonghouse.com">www.nationalallianceofnativeamericanslonghouse.com</a> for more helpful information about The Many Native American Organizations In The United States.
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Name any issue or cause and there is an organization that raises support for or awareness of it. Especially in the USA there is a huge variety of these groups for anything from minority rights to a certain celebrity's wardrobe. Often the members of a group will come from a similar background as well, such as being Jewish or of Irish ancestry. There is also a huge array of Native American organizations active in America.
About 1.7 percent of the people in the USA are Native American. Most often they're of American Indian descent. However, tribes indigenous to Alaska and Hawaii are part of this grouping too. Most of the Red Nations people don't live on reservations but try to live their lives in the cities of America. However, because of who they are the face many problems.
One huge problem that Native Americans face is the stereotypes about them as a people. Hollywood movies have at various times portrayed them as the fierce and cruel warrior, the noble savage, the drunk or the comical sidekick. The reality is that even though these characters certainly do exist, so do many other types of people of indigenous ancestry. There are several activist groups that not only challenge these stereotypes but also try to educate people about the descendants of America's original inhabitants.
Along with trying to overcome stereotypes is the challenge of overcoming discrimination. There are several groups that fight for the rights of indigenous people. Some focus only on specific tribes while others work for the rights of all Red Nations. Other groups focus on awareness and promotion of cultural identity.
A high percentage of indigenous Americans have fought in the armed forces and now belong to associations for veterans of the same tribal background so that they can support one another. People who work in the same profession also form professional organizations where they can provide support and help to find and develop younger talent. There are, for instance, groups for journalists, writers, lawyers, artists, musicians and rodeo cowboys.
For various reasons, problems like poverty, violence, crime and drug and alcohol abuse are rife among the Native population. Many groups try to address these issues, for instance through the use of college funds or literacy programs that will provide more marketable skills and improve people's socio-economic circumstances. Groups like the Indian Health Service work with specific health issues such as diabetes, which is also prevalent among those of indigenous extraction.
The environment is of concern to everyone, including the Red Nations. An organization like the Indigenous Environmental Network addresses environmental issues that affect everyone. Especially on tribal lands you'll also find grassroots activists who work with a cause particular to that community, such as plans for mining, drilling or developing their land and how these plans will impact on the land.
Finding a group that shares your interests and passions is not difficult. There are many <A href="http://www.nationalallianceofnativeamericanslonghouse.com">Native American organizations</A> to choose from. To find them, simply search online or consult publications aimed at indigenous groups. The Native Peoples Magazine, for instance, is available nationwide.
You can visit <a href="http://www.nationalallianceofnativeamericanslonghouse.com">www.nationalallianceofnativeamericanslonghouse.com</a> for more helpful information about The Many Native American Organizations In The United States.
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