Describing the early and late history of the Mandan tribe known as the Nu-Mah-ka-kee people, this article emphasizes the tribe's agricultural resourcefulness in the severe climate of the Dakotas and details survival problems brought on by the Sioux and the white fur traders. (JC)

Addressing the historiography of the removal of the Five Civilized Tribes in the early 1800's, this paper emphasizes the attitudes of both the government (state and Federal) and the American Indians in an effort to offer insights into the problem of causation. (Author/JC)

Captured in extraordinary detail in the early 19th century, when Wichita elders then living on the Red River could remember their birthplace on the Arkansas River, the tale reflects the anguish of a people fleeing for their lives, on foot, down the treeless grasslands of the Great Plains. (Author).

The Iroquois Indians and their cultural background is described, especially their success in organizing the confederacy of 6 nations. (FF)

Caretaker-infant interaction within the first year of life was studied in a group of 10 Wolof infants. The pattern of caretaker-infant interaction was more strongly related to age of infant than any other variable investigated. The often-found result that African infants show precocious development within the first year was confirmed for the…

Comments on recent studies on the Cherokee Nation which emphasize the profound differences of traditional Cherokee culture from White society, the deep factionalism that has plagued the Cherokees since the emergence of a mixed-blood group, and the remarkable persistence of native values and social forms despite two centuries of acculturation. (NEC)

The Washington Report currently identifies, analyzes and tracks legislation, administrative agencies' regulations and supreme court decisions relating to Indian affairs. (RTS)

Itemizes accomplishments of the Council of Energy Resource Tribes and discusses 1980 presidential campaign promises to Indians by Ronald Reagan and John Anderson. (AN)

The Washington Report currently identifies, analyzes, and tracks legislation, administrative agencies regulations and Supreme Court decisions relating to Indian Affairs. (RTS)

Describes study designed to examine normal developmental worries of Lakota children and youth. Using within-group design, researcher examined whether there were gender-related differences in types of worries reported by this group of American students. In all items where significant gender differences were noted, females scored higher than males.…

Discusses healing methods for alcoholism founded in the traditions of Native-American culture in general and the Oglala Lakota nation specifically. An understanding of these methods gives non-Native American counselors additional tools for guiding Native-American clients to an effective program of recovery. (Author/MKA)

This community-based participatory research (CBPR) project utilized a mixed-methods survey design to identify urban (Tulsa, OK) American Indian (AI) strengths and needs. Six hundred fifty AIs (550 adults and 100 youth) were surveyed regarding their attitudes and beliefs about their community. These results were used in conjunction with other…

The results of three energy-efficiency case studies conducted with three different Native American tribes in the western United States is presented. The case studies demonstrate that energy-efficiency is economically feasible and has the potential to reduce air pollution, and can potentially help tribes meet other important tribal objectives.

This article reviews the prevalence of suicide and suicidal ideation among American Indian adolescents. Unique risk and protective factors, and historical trauma and associated symptoms, are explored in the context of American Indian adolescent suicide. The need for culturally-sensitive interventions are necessary, and an example of a…