...LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY Prepared by Kate Buckner Secretary of McAlester Union Stockyards Report Distributed July 24, 2013 Prepared for ENG 3903 Technical and Professional Writing Dr. Mark Spencer Southeastern Oklahoma State University ABSTRACT This report looks at the history of the livestock industry and examines how it has changed throughout the years. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the Humane Society of the United States, and other activist groups have continually tried to cast a negative shadow on the livestock industry; however, with groups such as Livestock Marketing Association, the livestock industry has flourished. The issue of horse slaughter has recently become a big issue for the livestock industry. INTRODUCTION The livestock industry has provided beef to the American public since cattle were introduced to our country in the early 1900’s. It is an indisputable fact that the human population requires enough protein to survive and maintain good health. The livestock industry has come a long way in the last century. It has survived droughts, depressions, recessions, fluctuating economies, as well as pressure and criticism from several organizations, such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), HSUS (Humane Society of the United States), the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), and other activist groups. History of Selling Cattle In the beginning, before there were stockyards, cattle were herded to their meat-packing...
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...Community of the People of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Shannyn Lincoln, Alice Dodoo Raji, Bayo Olaoye, and Andrea Pilkay Grand Canyon University: NRS-427V Concepts in Community and Public Health May 18, 2012 Phenomenological Community of the People of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma The phenomenological community of the people of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is a community rich in culture and tradition that has been passed through teachings from generation to generation. The community is located in eastern Oklahoma and includes the members of the Seminole Nation as well as other tribes that live in the area and members of other races that have married into the families of the community members. The purpose of this assessment is to describe the community and provide an analysis of this community and their needs. Description of Boundaries The People The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Seminole tribe based in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is the largest of the three federally recognized Seminole organizations. Its members are descendants of the majority of the Seminole in Florida in the 1830s, which were forcibly removed to Oklahoma. Native Americans make up 22% of the population of Seminole County (nso-nsn.gov). According to the Seminole Nation Tribal Enrollment Office the Seminole County service population is 5,315 Tribal citizens. The total enrollment of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is approximately 17,000 members. According to 2000...
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...Americans belonged to the five tribes which were the: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole. The Choctaw were the first to negotiate for their land with the federal government in 1830 they agreed to give up their property for western land. The government in the other hand had no experience in transporting large amount of people from state to state so on the journey to their new land many Native Americans died from exhaustion, exposure, malnutrition and disease while traveling. In 1828 Andrew Jackson was elected president and he wanted Cherokees to disappear. In 1830 Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act which gave the government the right to exchange the Native Americans land and send them east of the Mississippi to Oklahoma. The Cherokee’s took their case to court which was known as Worcester vs Georgia, the Cherokee’s won the case but Andrew Jackson ignored the hearing....
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... The Mandan tribe from North Dakota were hunters, traders, and farmers who learned to develop a life from the Great Plains. The Mandan people were very resourceful and learned how to live off of nature. They learned how to farm, make houses, hunt, and maintain a healthy environment. The people of the Mandan knew how to live off of nature and make their own things in order to live. First, the Mandan lived in what is now North Dakota, and South Dakota. They stayed there and some tribe members still live there to this day, “The Mandan are people of the Great Plains Native American cultural group” (Source B). The Mandan people lived earth lodges, which is a round dome shape on the floor that was built with earth and wood, “...the Mandan lived in dome-shaped earth lodges clustered in stockaded villages” (Source C). They also lived in teepees when they needed a shelter during hunting. In 1804, the Mandan were also visited by Lewis and Clark. They helped Lewis and Clark on the expedition by giving them food and supplies, “The Lewis and Clark expedition visited and established friendly relations with the Mandan tribe” (Source B). The chief also left with the expedition in 1805 and joined the group. To conclude, the Mandan tribe had rich land that was perfect for their homes and for farming. Next, the Mandan tribe had rich soil and land perfect for crops. Their fertile soil allowed them to raise, “crops of corn, beans, squash, and sunflowers.”(Source A). They also had great trips with...
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...The Cherokee people eventually moved out of the Appalachian Mountains and some were later forced to move. In Georgia where some Cherokee’s have settled, they ran into some complications with the white people during the discovery of gold. The white people were obsessed with finding gold so they decided it was time to kick the Cherokee people out. They were also one of the tribes that were forced to move to Indian Territory known as the “Trail of Tears”. The President at this time was Andrew Jackson. President Jackson ordered the removal of the Cherokee’s in 1838 and they were sent off to Indian Territory, which is now Oklahoma. This is one of the hardest moments for not only the Cherokee but also many Native Americans. The reason why the name “Trail of Tears” is given is because many of the Native Americans would cry on their way to Indian Territory. Thousands died on their way because of hunger, harsh conditions, and...
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... PHIL 2103 11.12.2012 Brown, Lee Water & Power Project The lawsuit filed by the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations protecting their water rights To Sardis Lake, in Southeastern Oklahoma is a hot bed for controversy. Many say the "Thirst Wars" will be a defining issue of our times. (waterfuture.com) This paper will speak as to why the lawsuit filed against the State of Oklahoma Is relevant, along with the states position in overriding a 175-year old treaty. Finally, offer insight as to why a long-term comprehensive water plan should be the objective. One that can benefit all of Oklahoma, rather than a select grouping. Sardis Lake is a reservoir in Southeastern Oklahoma, renowned for its bass fishing, and water activities. It is also a central focus of multiple lawsuits, as communities such As Oklahoma City to Ft. Worth, fight over the water rights. (nytimes.com 2011) The Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations joined the fight this summer by filing its own lawsuit, putting a hold on the states plans to transfer water out of Sardis Lake. Gregory Pile, Chief of the Choctaw nation states, "All of the water was controlled originally by The Indian tribes in this area. When the water goes, so does your economy". (waterfuture...
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...Adsila: Journal Entry from the Trail of Tears There were ten million Native Americans on this continent when the first non-Indians arrived. Over the next 300 years, 90% of all Native American original population was either wiped out by disease, famine, or warfare imported by the whites. By 1840 all the eastern tribes had been subdued, annihilated or forcibly removed to Indian Territory west of the Mississippi (Cherokee By Blood; Trail of Tears, 2003). My name is Adsila, and this is my story. The year is 1839, but just barely. It is the second week of the New Year and cold here in Kentucky. We were all forced to leave our homelands in North Carolina and travel, mainly by foot, to the state of Oklahoma. Some of the elders, the sick and the young, have been permitted to ride in the wagons. Many have died from sickness, and I fear that most of the rest of us will not make it on the rest of this journey, which is only about half over with now (Cherokee North Carolina; Trail of Tears, 2010). Being that I am young, only 12 summers old, I do not understand why we have been forced to leave the lands of our birth. From things that I have heard the elders say, most of the reason we were forced to leave was because of the yellow rocks. The white man wants these rocks, because these rocks bring them money (Cherokee North Carolina; Trail of Tears, 2010) Money that they spend on our lands! The white man has brought nothing but trouble since they first stepped onto our lands. The...
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...CHEROKEE INDIANS “They took the whole Cherokee Nation…” by Miya Oliver 4th Grade Saint Agnes School I picked the Cherokee Indians to do my research paper on and when I was looking for stories about them we (me and my dad) found some good things. When we searched we saw a lot of good pictures. We saw some good stories and a sad story about these Indians. |The Cherokee Indians that I picked were of the Southeast part of the North American Continent and were known as the Cherokee | |Nation. The map below shows us where they lived. | |Southeast Culture Area | |[pic] | |[pic] | |[pic] | |Native Americans of the Southeast culture area were skilled farmers who settled in villages along river valleys. They cultivated| |maize, beans and squash, and frequently changed their fields and village sites when soils became depleted. Southeast peoples | |hunted, fished, and foraged wild plant foods to fill out their diet. ...
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...Museum of the American Indian, Hello, I'm Raven Mullins. I found a lot of very helpful information on your website. From researching on your website, I found out a lot about the U.S. Dakota War of 1862, the American Indian Movement, Frances Densmore, and Seth Eastman. I also learned a lot of stuff about Oklahoma, and the Indians that lived in my area after the Removal Act. Even though I've learned so much from being on your website, I still have a few questions. The reason I am researching information on your website is because I am a student in an Oklahoma High School. I am supposed to do a history report on American Indians, specifically the ones from Oklahoma. I have plenty of information from my history book, but I'd like to do further research about this topic. Native American history is something I'm very passionate about. Therefore, I hope you don't mind if I ask you some questions regarding where to find some more information. I was wondering, where might I find more information about the Osage Nation on your website? Do you know of any other reliable resources pertaining to Native American history? How many Native American tribes were originally from Oklahoma, and how many were forced here by the white man? I hope my questions aren't a burden, and I appreciate your help very much. Thank you, and please have a pleasant day. Sincerely, Raven Mullins Raven Mullins 318 Hayes St. Webbers Falls, OK 74470 raven_mullins@yahoo.com January 11, 2014 NMAI...
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...Running Head: Trails of Tears The Trails of Tears Deborah Horton February 23, 2015 The Trails of Tears was during the time when the Cherokee people from North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia were forcefully removed from their homeland during 1838-1839. They traveled by foot, horse, wagon and boat to Oklahoma. The Trails of Tears was known during the 1800’s. Priceless gold was discovered on the lands. The land consisted of millions of acres in Georgia, Tennessee and Carolina. In the early 1800’s and appeal was issued to remove the Cherokee from the lands of Georgia, but the appeal did not go through. After these efforts failed they tried to buy land. The Cherokee became one of the Five Civilized Tribes the others included the Seminoles, Chickasaw, Choctaw and the Creek. In the 1830”s the Cherokee agreed to surrender the territory in exchange for land which was considered Indian Territory. Most escaped to North Carolina and bought land. Somewhere forced west which they called the Trail of Tears. There were so many thousands of people and many died from hunger and disease. The Cherokee’s main source of food mainly came from agricultural. They grew their own beans, corn and squash they also ate cow, hogs etc. The Trails of Tears consisted of cultural differences between Native Americans and Americans which caused them to be move to the South. The Cherokee were people who lived on land that was valuable and had good resources and this...
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...The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Tribe November 16th, 2015 The Trail of Tears remains one of the worst human rights disaster in United States history. At the beginning of the 1830’s, more than ten thousand Cherokees were taken from their homes. They were forced by the United States government to leave their homelands because of the white settlers. They ended up in the future State of Oklahoma. By the end of the decade very few Native Americans remained in the Southern United States. However due to the horrid conditions, masses of them died due to starvation during relocation. It caused a large amount of stress among the Cherokee people. This difficult journey was known as the Trail of Tears. Migration from the original Cherokee nation began in the early 1800’s. Some Cherokees moved west on their own and settled in other areas of the country. A group known as the old settlers had voluntarily moved in 1817 to lands given to them in Arkansas. While there, they established a government. Later, however, they were forced to migrate to Indian Territory. They were not given an alternative if they “wanted” to move or not. It wasn’t up to them as far as decision making. The move was extremely difficult and treacherous. In 1835 the United States government used the Treaty of New Echota to justify the removal. Known as the Treaty Party, signed by approximately one hundred Cherokees, it relinquished all lands, and the promise of livestock, various precision tools, and other benefits...
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...Are you into art? Are you willing to see the most amazing permanent collections in university art museums? The University of Oklahoma is home of a lot of legendary greats, household names like: Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, and Renoir. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman is one of the optimum university art museums in the nation. This museum has an attractive blend of Western, Indian and modern art, as well as a remarkable collection of Impressionist art. Last week I had the opportunity to visit this adorable museum where it locates adjacent to the Theatre on the OU campus in Norman, so it is easy to find it. There is a park across the street so nobody can worry about this issue. The exterior of this building is awesome because it is so distinctive...
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...reconstructed (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services [U. S. DHHS], n.d., p. 1). GCH, in response to the possibility of this type of catastrophic event, began moving to EMR in 2000. Staff training began immediately on EMR use. As an administrator of a hospital located in an area prone to hurricanes, priority is placed on preparing the staff for the possibility of a mass catastrophe. Staff is trained on privacy issues such as Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ways to prevent the accidental disclosure of health information. Staff members are required to complete yearly education to maintain their competency in this area.essentially unreadable, indecipherable, and otherwise” reconstructed (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services [U. S. DHHS], n.d., p. 1). GCH, in response to the possibility of this type of catastrophic event, began moving to EMR in 2000. Staff training began immediately on EMR use. As an administrator of a hospital located in an area prone to hurricanes, priority is placed on preparing the staff for the possibility of a mass catastrophe. Staff is trained on privacy issues such as Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ways to prevent the accidental disclosure of health information. Staff members are required to complete yearly education to maintain their competency in this area.essentially unreadable, indecipherable, and otherwise” reconstructed (U. S. Department of Health and Human...
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...million people to be without any meaning full self defence capabilities. The catastrophe of Typhoon Yolanda brings good and bad effects to the people and also to the other institutions all around the world. That catastrophe did not only bring us devastation and ruining the lives and livelihood of the people but also it brings us something positive and that would be the genuine smile of the Filipinos despite of this tragic event. It also leads us to form together as one. And the action brings hope to the victims to live and continue despite of traumatic experiences. Therefore we conclude that this tragic happened in our country didn’t give us to ruined the land and the people but it leads us to strengthen our faith and unity. Statement of the Problem This study aims to determine if there is/are a truly good effect of this kind of catastrophic tragedy happens to a country rather than we saw in our naked eyes as it is only negative effects and brought fears and tears to the victims of this typhoon. This data is based from the internet and some are from our personal analyzation to answer the problem. Specifically, this study will attempt to answer the following questions: 1. Are you responsible enough not to contribute any effects in the environment? 2. Do you agree that typhoon Yolanda is man-made? Significance of the Study This study aims to realize us that not all these catastrophes would bring us sufferings and pains but also for us to realize that we should...
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...A Cherokee finds herself in Oklahoma I am a Cherokee woman my name is Lily, my family and I lived in harmony and peace with the white settlers. Some of them want to live in peace and some just do not accept us. There are White settlers that want to steal our land. My ancestors have been here for many years. Long before these white men ever came over to this land, so why are they trying to take our land away from us? In my land of what they call the State of Georgia, their government refused to accept our Cherokee government. They think there is something they call gold on our land, and that Georgia passed a law to make us give up our land so they could have all the gold in the rivers. It seems that the gold was more desirable to the white settlers than our lives. Mr. Jackson wanted to remove us off the land because he says it’s highly valuable. Maybe, if they had asked we could have shared it. We are not the savages they think we are. Our people did not want to lose this land! We took our case to the government and their court and fought for our land. It did not do much as there were only white people there and most of them will not let us keep our land or they would not have the power to help us. We have our own government so John Ridge and Andrew Jackson had to both make a deal for our land, but it did not go exactly as they said it would. This gave Americans exactly what they had wanted from the Indians. Because they didn’t really have a say over the authority...
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