Native American Traditions: The Deilemna of Alcohol Use Among the flathead Salish

Author

Michael Joseph Raymond, The University of Montana

Year of Award

1983

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Type

Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS)

Degree Name

Interdisciplinary Studies

Department or School/College

Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Committee Chair

Rodney L. Brod

Keywords

Salish Indians Social life and customs., Salish Indians Alcohol use., Alcoholism., Salish Indians Religion., Indians of North America Alcohol use.

Abstract

Through a questionnaire and interviews with nine Flathead Reservation elders, Raymond examines the traditional Flathead view of alcohol use. Also discusses some of the problems alcohol has generated for the traditional Indian community.

Recommended Citation

Raymond, Michael Joseph, "Native American Traditions: The Deilemna of Alcohol Use Among the flathead Salish" (1983). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 9281.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/9281