Peyote & The Sacred Pipe / Their Use in Native American Religions
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A 5 page overview of two items of extreme importance to some Native American cultures, the Sacred Pipe and peyote. Describes the use of each and stresses that these are items of religion which deserve the same respect shown for any other religious object such as a crucifix or Star of David. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Peyote.wps

The Sacred Pipe of the Cheyenne: Where Has it Been?
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A 5 page discussion of the Sacred Pipe and its recent return to the people. Traces the importance of the Pipe, Its Loss, and Return under the North American Graves and Repatriation Act. Emphasizes that the return of the Pipe is critical to the survival of Cheyenne culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPSacPip.wps

Alcoholism on the Reservation: A Community Health Model
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This 20 page paper considers the problem of alcoholism as it is unique to populations of Native Americans living on Reservations, and outlines an alcohol treatment program within a community health model as in intervention. This paper not only outlines the program, but also assesses the successes and failures of the program. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: MHcomhea.wps