The two articles are about how place names are important to indigenous peoples. Whether it is a historical site or not, indigenous people have expressed how important it is to have proper names for these places. Each article expressed how each place always had a purpose and what people would believe that would happen if said place was not recognized or respected the right way. They use examples of a few cultures describing the importance and meaning of having these places named and the history behind them. 

I connect with this article, as an indigenous person myself, by having a deep understanding of why it is important to have places named after its actual meaning. Back in my reservation, we do have names for each mountain too. We know how important it is to respect the land around us. If we respect and care for the land around us, it will take care of us. Some things have names we use from our language, it has a lot of meaning and makes us feel a connection to the Earth and all those around us.

Before alcohol was known as just for consumption in today’s world, it has had many forms and uses which have changed a lot over history. The first sign of alcohol being seen in history was estimated around 7,000 BC in China. Many cultures also had alcohol as a common use for drinking for calories and nutrition. Even with all these “pros” to alcohol there is of course the “cons”. In some places, there was strict requirements when serving alcohol (ex: no serving to criminals) and it was believed that it could bring everyone together (alcohol) but evenly sharing it would be helpful to keeping the peace. 

In its earliest history, alcohol was not only consumed but also used as a medication. Hundreds of years later, the production of alcohol had grown across the world. In the 1800s, people were seeing the problems that alcoholism were creating. Then, in the 1900s, many countries put in place laws that made possession of alcohol illegal, which in turn had alcohol sales happen underground. The ban did not last long and ended in the U.S in 1933. Now, present day, we have resources and have advanced in medicine where we can help provide resources to people affected by alcoholism. Though it is still a problem in today’s society and doesn’t really bring “peace”, but it is encouraged to reach out to resources and help if ever needed. 

“A brief history of alcohol”, Ted-Ed, January 2, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5XEwTDlriE

The Interesting History of Alcohol You’ve Never Heard Of, August 17, 2022, therecoveryvillage.com

https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/alcohol-abuse/history-of-alcohol/