Native American Church

Perspective of the Peyote religion.

Explains the funeral practice, in the Native Church, of remembering the deceased in an evening candlelight service.

Using Lakota leader Black Elk's relationship with Christianity to discuss the evolution of Indigenous religions influenced by European culture, ideals and religion.

Discusses American Indian religious patterns that have remain unaltered, and new ones that have evolved or reformed since European contact. Scroll down to access article.

Religion Thesis (Ph.D.)--Duke University, 2009.

Ministry Thesis (D.Min.)--Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2006.

Transcript of judge's decision in the case of a woman charged with illegal possession of peyote.

[Anthropology] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2003.

Comparative study of some aspects of shamanic drug use for therapeutic mind-expansion and issues in modern drug addictions and dependencies.

Assesses the work of Europeans Mircea Eliade and Ake Hultkrantz in the field of comparative religion, with emphasis on their work on Native Americans.

Art History and Visual Culture Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Guelph, 2014.

Using three non-Indigenous scholarly accounts to discuss the historical and ceremonial aspects of the Indian Shaker religion.

An introduction and overview for the special issue on Indigenous prophets.

Examines the historical repression experienced by Native Americans who used peyote and their responses to it.

Looks at the influence of Vermillion Kickapoos prophet Kenekuk and how he used acculturation as means to adapt the Kickapoo culture to resist outside threats to their land and sovereignty.

Investigation into Potawatomi Wabeno (sorcerer) influence on Indigenous-white relations in Illinois following the War of 1812.

Describes the cult centered around the mescal bean ceremony, which is also referred to as the Wichita Dance, Deer Dance, Whistle Dance or Red Medicine Society.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Brown University, 2002.

Commentary on how the United States Congress has taken steps legislatively to clarify and enhance Native American religious freedoms.

Examines the NAC, the beliefs of Native Americans in regards to the use of peyote and psychopharmological data about peyote cactus.

Author reflects on personal experiences within the Native American Church, including the Half-Moon Way, and his involvement within Peyotism.

Thesis (D.MIN.)--Drew University, 2010.

Overview of the Aztec religion and prophecies relating to the predetermined destruction of the Aztec empire.

Discusses boxes used to store and transport objects and items used in ceremonies of the Peyote religion. Includes images of examples.

Overview of artist Patrick Scott's life and discussion of his art work. Focuses on the construction of and materials used in his feather fans. Includes photographs.

Discusses how members' disagreements over whether or not the use and possession of the psychoactive substance should be criminalized affected the organization. Special combined issue of Studies in American Indian Literatures and American Indian Quarterly. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 159.

Book review of: The Peyote Road by Thomas C. Maroukis. Review located by scrolling to page 180.

Describes the theory of Culture Care to assess, understand and plan care for an aphasic Navajo male who followed traditional ways.

A profile of mixed-blooded Creek prophet Josiah Francis who rose to predominance during the War of 1812.

Examines traditional Native American healing and ceremonial psychoactive agents and how colonization has contributed to substance abuse.

Presents the United States Supreme Court's decision in the case of Oregon Department of Employment v. Alfred Smith, a rejection of Indigenous religious rights.

Discusses symbolism of the Navajo Peyote Religion (Native American Church) and associated healing and rebirth aspects.

Book review of: Religious Freedom and Indian Rights: The Case of Oregon v. Smith by Carolyn N. Long.

Book reviews of: All My Sins Are Relatives by William S. Penn. Aniyunwiya/Real Human Beings: An Anthology of Contemporary Cherokee Prose edited by Joseph Bruchac. Becoming and Remaining a People: Native American Religions on the Northern Plains by Howard L.

Book reviews of: American Indians and National Parks by Robert H. Keller and Michael F. Turek. Ancient West Mexico: Art and Archeology of the Unknown Past edited by Richard F.

Book reviews of: Beyond the Lodge of the Sun: Inner Mysteries of the Native American Way by Chokecherry Gall Eagle. Chippewa Families: A Social Study of White Earth Reservation, 1938 by. M. Inez Hilger. David Zeisberger: A Life Among the Indians by Earl P.

Book review of: Agayuliyararput: Kegginaqut, Kangiit-llu/Our Way of Making Prayer: Yup’ik Masks and the Stories They Tell by Marie Meade. American Indians in World War I, at War and at Home by Thomas A. Britten. Blue Dawn, Red Earth: New Native American Storytellers edited and with an introduction by Clifford E. Trafzer. The Caddos, the Wichitas, and the United States, 1846-1901 by F. Todd Smith. Dahcotah: Life and Legends of the Sioux around Fort Snelling by Mary Henderson Eastman.

Book reviews of: Reuben Snake, Your Humble Serpent: Indian Visionary and Activist edited, with introduction and epilogue by Jay C. Fikes; foreword by James Botsford; afterword by Walter Echo-Hawk. Solar Storms by Linda Hogan. Red Earth: Two Novellas by Philip H. Red Eagle. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Archaeology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Los Angeles, 1999.

Book review of: Spirit Wars: Native North American Religion in the Age of Nation Building by Ronald Niezen.

Data from urban middle schools shows lower levels of substance use were associated with Christian and spiritual beliefs in American Indian youth.

Theology Thesis (D.Min.)--Fuller Theological Seminary, 2001

Comments on the crisis of conscience in academic institutions where Indigenous religions are taught.

Investigates the spread and appeal of the Indian Shakers religion, that practices traditional beliefs, to the Tolowas people into California