CHAPTER 13 Multicultural Counseling Contexts: American Indians/Native Americans and Alaskan Natives

Question 1

what percent of native americans don’t live on reservations

Answer 1

60%

Question 2

what is race has the highest poverty rate in america

Answer 2

native americans

Question 3

what is the poverty rate of native americans in percent

Answer 3

28.3%

Question 4

how does the US government define someone as native american

Answer 4

“Indian” blood quantum of at least 25% to be considered an American Indian/Alaska Native.

Question 5

what is the percentage of higher death rates for native americans ove whites

Answer 5

50%

Question 6

after colonization, what percent of native americans survived

Answer 6

10% of the original population remained

Question 7

what are teh 15 resiliences of the native american

Answer 7

s spirituality, respect for traditional values and ceremonies, extended family networks, allegiance to the family, community, and tribe, wisdom of the elders, respect for the environment and the land, connection to the past, adaptability, and the promotion of such themes as belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity

Question 8

do native americans have an extended famliy

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

is the navajo tribe matriarchical

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

are native americans collective or individual

Answer 10

collective - so things need to focus on the entire tribe

Question 11

what does sharing mean for native americans

Answer 11

ownership means very little, so does wealth, the whole point of having is to be able to share and give.

Question 12

what does cooperation mean to a native american

Answer 12

the tribe, the family, and the extended family come before the individual

Question 13

what does non interference mean to native amercicans

Answer 13

beest to observe rather than react impulsively to respect others

Question 14

what does spiritualiity mean to a native american

Answer 14

spirit mind and body are all connected so illness is disharmony somehwere

Question 15

by what grade do most native amercians struggle in schools

Answer 15

4th grade

Question 16

what are teh 5 levels of cultural orientation for native americans

Answer 16

traditional (prefer their tribe - does not speak english)
marginal (between both - may not speak native language)
bicultural (set with both cultures)
assimilated (only accepts the white way of life)
pantraditional ( adopted mainstream values but is making an effort to better understand their heritage)

Question 17

what 5 issues would someone face that is marginally native american in their mind set

Answer 17

s (a) lack of pride in or denial of their heritage, (b) pressure to adopt White middle class cultural values, (c) guilt over not knowing or participating in the cultural customs or events, (d) negative views regarding their group, and (e) a lack of an extended support or belief system.

Question 18

what percent of native americans admit to binge drinking in the past month

Answer 18

22% to about 30%

Question 19

what is the third leading cause of death among AI/AN women and girls ages 10 through 24

Answer 19

homicide

Question 20

why dont native american women seek help x2

Answer 20

distrust of white agencies, don’t want to alienate family or tribe,

Question 21

what is the second leading cause of death among those aged 10 and 34 year for native americans

Answer 21

suicide

Question 22

what are the 5 reasons for high suicide rates in native americans

Answer 22

alcohol abuse, poverty, boredom, family stress, and historical loss or disconnection from one’s culture and community