The Representation of Native Americans and Their Culture in Creative Writing

Abstract

This presentation will emphasize the representations of Native America by showing original writing and original stories told and handed down by members of the Chickasaw Nation. Representation for any Native American tribe in the United States is few and far between. In this presentation, stories handed down from generation to generation will be shared in hopes to influence a further practice of Native American pedagogy. In terms of Native American representation, stories and experiences are handed down in any Native American family/tribe. As time goes by, culture and representation in Native America dissipates. This piece reflex on a personal story, passed down by members of the family to help rekindle the fact that Native American practices are still in effect. This piece has instances of Medicine Men, practices with sage, rituals, good and bad medicine, and even Chickasaw seers—so not only are readers getting their own reading experience, they’re getting their own experience in the Chickasaw culture.