Although the interests of Native Americans have often not been protected, these native people have fought on behalf of the U.S. military in every major war. Being from a military family himself, and growing up around powwows, Dr. William Meadows became interested in the military experience of indigenous people very early in his career. Meadows, professor of anthropology and … [Read more...] about Recognizing veterans from all cultures
Want to truly walk a mile in someone else’s shoes? Try an ethnographic field school. It’s an immersive experience where you live within another culture. Dr. William Meadows, professor of anthropology and Native American studies at Missouri State University, leads a 6-week experience for his students, living with a Kiowa family. He also integrates his students with members of … [Read more...] about Immersing in a new culture
Native Americans contributed a military tactic crucial to saving lives among U.S. troops in both world wars: use of their Native languages. The direct Native languages and coded vocabulary based on them – named code talking – secured the U.S. military’s communications. The tactic ensured that even if enemy armies intercepted U.S. military messages, they couldn’t decipher … [Read more...] about Uncovering the legacy of code talkers