Indigenous Peoples Programs and Projects

Review the First Nations website from the Readings and Resources and select one of the following programs provided:  Nourishing Native Foods and Health, Advancing Household and Community Asset-Building Strategies, Strengthening Tribal and Community Institutions, Investing in Youth, or Achieve Native Financial Empowerment. 

https://www.firstnations.org/

After choosing a program, in your initial post, provide an overview of the program you selected and a summary of two (2) projects within the program.  In thinking about what you have read in the text, how do these programs strengthen the relations between the US government and Indigenous Peoples?  In what ways do these programs promote or highlight serious issues in the flawed policies and laws created by the US government?

**Note- all postings must meet the requirements outlined in the discussion board rubric (see course information tab). 2-3 scholarly sources

Laws and Policies

In thinking about the various laws and policies the US government created to control and surveil Indigenous Peoples, research and discuss two (2) social issues, laws, or policies, in detail, that negatively impact Indigenous Peoples.  In your discussion, please be sure to include examples in the media to illustrate your points.

**Note- all postings must meet the requirements outlined in the discussion board rubric  2-3 scholarly sources-  google scholar

Interviewing A Psychologist

I want to be a child Psychologist ,so this paper is about interviewing a real life child psychologist whose name is Dr. Larry Katz, who has his on practice. The Interview Project in this course will consist of a written paper and will help you to examine your career development in two parts. It should be written in standard APA style (i.e. double-spaced in 12 point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins). Your paper should be 3 to 5 pages in length (not including cover or reference page if included), well-organized and well-written.

For the first part of this project, you will need to locate and interview a person who holds the career you plan to pursue. Remember, many professionals are extremely busy and you may need to schedule this interview several weeks ahead of time do not wait until the last minute! You should include information about the interview in your reflection paper articulating why you have chosen a certain career path, how it is a realistic and attainable goal, and how you plan on attaining that career goal.

The second part of this project should include whether your career plans have changed after taking this course, what new careers related to psychology you learned about, what types of experiences you will seek out to meet your career goals, and what areas you need further information in to pursue your goals…….. No my career goals has not changed.

Mascots, Halloween Costumes, and Cultural Appropriation

After reviewing the videos about Indigenous Peoples as mascots, Halloween costumes, and cultural appropriation, argue for or against the use of mascots, Halloween costumes, and other processes culturally appropriated from Indigenous Peoples. In your discussion, be sure to include elements of prejudice, discrimination, assimilation, and racism.

**Note- all postings must meet the requirements outlined in the discussion board rubric- must include 2- 3 scholarly (google scholar) citations