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1 I ; wteMaervq Mid dMI multicultural education Women (European) culture was all wu really need 10 give students today. That article represents the worst real of as as opportunity lo dunk about bow important it is far public wbcains to focus not only 011 the murks at "Western civilization" but also ou the too-iouf-overlooked Tbs ssiistn principal is correct in arguing that America doesn't need to be any more disunited But if tbu *t ?"timtiufTTf tTfbpr"rir then bow is it that we got so disunited in foe first place? Surely the recent learning about different cultures didn't do dwt to us?our history of cultural caqieioai was more tban adequate to divide foe country akmg ethnic lines Our former focus on the exclusive study of Western "civilization" has been central to our remaining disunited. The tendency to overlook non-Western cultures bas only promoted the divisions within our society. For decades our public schools have pretended that Western civilization is all that is good ? that act to study Western civilization is, as the assistant principal put it: "a dbaster in die making, a curriculum I t ? . really mm >hr "av?l imfon" that gave he oar only canpwi for *e faaai? Exclusive (tody of Earepean culture far ell these yean hoc not produced American Indian and 10 forget their own ancestry and Mead quietly into the "melting pot " Moat of thoee students still want lobe who they an, and dwy'ie right to feel that way So why nor ay a different approach ? teaching all our students about all of our various heritages, in hopes of promoting reasoned appreciation of cultural differences instead of the xenophobic rage that can result from not knowing about each other? The assistant principal says he wants us to "practice the values of America, such as kindness, dignity, chanty." Where were these noble values when American Indians were forced off their home lands and onto reservations, or when African Americans were held in second-class citizenship for a century after Emancipation? The difference between our country's real operating values and its ideal mythological values is staggering. To ignore this difference in the teaching of social studies is to insult our students' intelligence and to betray our country's potential. Recently there has been a movement toward introduction of Native American cultural elements into public school curricula. For loo long the only time Indian culture was mentioned was around Thanksgiving, when boys and girls dressed up as "pilgrims" or "Indians." But earnest efforts have begun to include Indian culture as it actually was and is ? ???????? spiritualty oriented ? definitely not aB wrpfff and bdblocs This new focus has act produced students who are nroreduuniied from their fellows It has produced students who arc more and of each other. Is it arose important far students to learn hboot computers ad other space dstn to learn about traditional cultures and customs? Is it mare important far them to leant to be the best they ca be individually titan to learn bow to live in harmony wife titetr fellow human beings and with the environment? Is it mote important for them to learn America History with, or without, the truth about non-Western cultures? The assistant principal who wrote that article tells us that studying the different cultures which make up America "will surely disrupt our miraculous American experience by accentuating ethnic differences." There are and have been wonderful things about the evohitkm of America, but it has not been entirely miraculous. The past gave us the present, and I take it from the assistant principal's article (and from my own experience) that most educators are not exactly delighted with where we have arrived in 1994. Maybe this means the old way didn't work To fall back to the exclusive study of "Western civilization," as in our earlier educational philosophy, is to retreat to repetition of the past. To team more about each other is our best hope for the future. For more information, visit the Native American Resource Center in Ok) Main Building, on the campus of Pembroke Stale University. Sonny's Home Improvements Mlnflf carpentry work, painting, air conditioning, refrigeration repair, washer, dryer repair I 521-2947 JJ ? fHaving'^^^frOSpCCt ?Problems with ? Sound on Your Prescn^^^eY"?J^f ? Satellite System? 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March 7. 1004. call 628-7701.628-6442 or 714-161 o Birth announcement Christina Maria Loners Horn October 2S. 19Vj Parent: are Cochise anil Maria L. Loner) tram Storing Huts. Michigan Grandparents are Lee and Cbristim LocUeur of ' Michigan and Allen Jr and Rebecca LocUeur of Michigan Great Grandmothers are Adabel Lonery- of Lumberton and Alethei Tvner of Pembroke. Pediatric Pointers I By JOSEPH T. BELL, MD ? ? .f--- .Jurfa ?- -i. ? J well, lis oecii evaciiy one year since I began writing this amdr. 1 have really enjoyed the chance to share my experiences wjth you. hopefully some of you have been able to use the infonmation we have discussed. It has been (ratifying to have an audience to address such isauo as fetal alcohol syndrome, the Native American Marrow Donor Program and other health issues from across Indian country. I have always felt the best way to improve our healhh care is through education, of course education starts with the sharing ofideas Fhank> tor sharing these ideas w ith me This week marks another very The Coach s Corner by Dr. Kei Johnson We Reap What We Sow Today '.i Profile And !So Prayer in School Athletic wise. It would be nice it the media would print the tax revenue the government gets from the S5 million salary the baseball player pays Or how much he finally gets a tier taxes Then maybe I would feel better about his contribution to our general welfare, and to his societv at large Society needs to make requirements dealing with the National debt Society wants to eliminate crime but it does not require an. music and play to bt taught in high school Thus show nig vHir youth we require them to be of good character We want them 10 tx 'tapp, and progressive Goxemoi Hunt wants after school activities tut this is tree pla\ Phvsival education should be required ill tour years in bighschool and the first two years of col lege This is the way it was in the old days before run away professionalism took over in .oliege athletics You can lav the i blame squarely on their shoulders a> special nmeior me ini* wee* i move back borne after almost 4 years of w orking in (be Indian Health Sen ice in Oklahoma- Although it has bean very hard to be away from family, friends and the community this logp. 111 it has been a sen special time for us. 31 Oklahoma is a good place to live wSH 1 good Indian people in all parts of d* i: stare I have had the honor of sitting with tribal Chiefs. Councilmen and community members to discuss ways B-l of iinprov ing Indian healthcare I have been proud to live and serve here. I know I have made friendships (hat ?ill last a lifetime We hope to come back and v isit often Hope to see you in Robeson County soon' Take Care! they do not educate for leisure time activity Thus not knowing bow to swim, play tennis, golf, basketball shuffle board. Softball, football, touch football, track, cross-country oowling. soccer, wrestling, skiing water polo, archer.. rope-skipping cuiuterv. music.especially singing, oiano. instruments, design in art arts and crafts, potters and mote Industrial arts should be required in junior high Our society has to show these kids we still love them and REQUIRE them to be educated in the most important life is worth living activities. The philosophy should be: "We are created with inalienable nghts-the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness " Do away with Scats and require them to piav instead of shooting people, arousing, stealing, getting pregnant We have experienced the seven ardma nrinciples-bealth. ethical Jiaractci worthy home members, command of the fundamental processe.v vocational efficiency, social efficiency and citizenship Physical education has the following objectives?skills, knowledge and attitudes, as does the arts and music They need to be required, not elective Give the kids a break' * 1 r Carolina Indian Voice ? P.O.Box 1075 Pembroke. NC 28372 ,mmmmmmmmm% | For Sale | Heat Pump with Antral Air ? ? ? 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But you can have high blood ?<|*|l pressure without feeling any effects, so it's Jrltl important to check your blood pressure regularly. h"?*! Our business is to kelp you muinUiiu giMhl health I'jjj ?(5^1 TKvtmdcy fjf| Notice of A Citizens Informational Workshop On Relocation of I'S 74 From the Maxton Bypass to 1-95 Project 8.1461501 R-513 Robeson County The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold the above citizens informational workshop on March 8, 1994 between the hours of 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm at the Purnell Swett High School cafeteria. SR 15.19 near Pembroke. Interested individuals ina> attend this informal drop in workshop at their convenience between the above stated hours. Division ot Highways personnel will be available to provide information, answer questions, and take comments regarding this project Under this project, it is proposed to improve US 74 to a four lane divided freeway with controlled access. Several alternative locations for this roadway will be studied Anyone desiring additional information may contact Mr. Phillip Edw ards at P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh. NC 27611 or phone (919) 733-3141 NC'DOT will provide reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending this workshop To request the above youtnay call Mr. Edward* at the above number no later than seven days prior to the date of the workshop - Lumberton House of Plaques We specialize in Trnpkiet & Plaques for all occasions ErnqruvtMe items, and Husiic signs Open: Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - J p.m. Sat.( 10 a.m. -4 p.m.) l ocated at 112 W. Fourth St Lumberton. NC 28358 Phone: 739-1207. 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