M5 Wilma Mankiller


M5 Wilma Mankiller, “Challenges Facing the 21st Century Indigenous Peoples.”



What source did you review and who created it? What perspective do you think it is meant to convey? 

The source that I reviewed for this blog was located in assigned video located in the M5 Overview, ASU libraries.  It featured Wilma Mankiller, in the year 2008 at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.   It conveyed a perspective was that of an educated women who was trying to share as much information as possible in regards to the Native American peoples present and past culture.  In the documentary Wilima Mankiller shared an abundance of knowledge about indigenous tribes throughout America. 

Why do you think these web resources where selected and put into this course and not others? What makes a quality academic website and do you think the website you reviewed is one? 

The source where selected and put into this course due to Wilma Mankillers involvement with the Native American people.  Wilma Mankiller is best known as being a spokesperson and activist for her people.  Her teachings are not only stories that are told to her, they come from her knowledge of her own history within the Native American community.   The academic website was of great quality in my opinion; I felt it showed the passion of Wilman Mankiller through her speeches. 



What is the purpose of making a Native American focused journal into a blog? Why do you think I have encouraged you to share the knowledge you have gained in a more public forum, beyond the virtual classroom?

The purpose of making blog on Native Americans was to help the class read the different opinions we each had during our course.   We were able to share our thoughts and without any prejudice.  It helped us intertwine together and help get to know each other through our many readings and discussions. It is my desire that my children will interact with the Native Americans.  It is my hope that they want to further get involved in making a great change for us all in the future and for our people and environment.  





Resources:



Challenges Facing 21st Century Indigenous Peoples, Hurd Museum, Wilma Mankiller, ASU Video Library, www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K_rVUmV7Y8&feature=youtu.be

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