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− | It is not unusual for adults to be adopted as honorary members of a family, clan or tribe. There are two main types. | + | It is not unusual for adults to be [[adopted]] as honorary members of a family, clan or tribe. There are two main types. |
− | -One is the publicity-stunt adoption of politicians, usually western leaders, or other worthies by "native" clans or tribes, done as a photo-opportunity for the politician and for publicity by the tribe. | + | -One is the publicity-stunt [[adoption]] of politicians, usually western leaders, or other worthies by "native" clans or tribes, done as a photo-opportunity for the politician and for publicity by the tribe. |
− | -The other type is where an individual is adopted as a mark of respect or reward for his services to or sympathy with a tribe. It recognizes a long-standing bond between the individual and the tribe and could be compared with the award of the freedom of a city. It is not the same as the adoption of captives. | + | -The other type is where an individual is [[adopted]] as a mark of respect or reward for his services to or sympathy with a tribe. It recognizes a long-standing bond between the individual and the tribe and could be compared with the award of the freedom of a city. It is not the same as the [[adoption]] of captives. |
This directory contains three representative examples of honorific adoptions: | This directory contains three representative examples of honorific adoptions: | ||
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2. Buffalo Child Long Lance and | 2. Buffalo Child Long Lance and | ||
− | 3. Julius Meyer | + | 3. [[Julius Meyer]] |
− | all adopted by Native American tribes. | + | all [[adopted]] by Native American tribes. |
Other names which I have collected but not provided full entries for include: | Other names which I have collected but not provided full entries for include: | ||
− | -'''Batley, Robert Thompson''', 1849-1917, New Zealand farmer (adopted by the Ngati Whiti people in recognition of his friendship and help in establishing their ownership of land confiscated by the government) | + | -'''Batley, Robert Thompson''', 1849-1917, [[New Zealand]] farmer ([[adopted]] by the Ngati Whiti people in recognition of his friendship and help in establishing their ownership of land confiscated by the government) |
− | -'''Boone, Daniel''', 1732?-1820, American soldier and explorer (adopted by Native Americans in 1778) | + | -'''Boone, Daniel''', 1732?-1820, American soldier and explorer ([[adopted]] by Native Americans in 1778) |
− | -'''Coombs, Herbert Cole ("Nugget")''', 1906-97, White Australian economist, university chancellor and campaigner for Aboriginal rights and reconciliation (adopted by the Marika family of the Rirratingu clan of northeast Arnhem Land) | + | -'''Coombs, Herbert Cole ("Nugget")''', 1906-97, White Australian economist, university chancellor and campaigner for Aboriginal rights and reconciliation ([[adopted]] by the Marika family of the Rirratingu clan of northeast Arnhem Land) |
− | -'''Schuon, Frithjof''', 1907-98, Swiss-French-American philosopher and painter (adopted by the Sioux (family of James Red Cloud) in 1959 and by the Crow (Thomas Yellowtail) about 1963) | + | -'''Schuon, Frithjof''', 1907-98, Swiss-French-American philosopher and painter ([[adopted]] by the Sioux (family of James Red Cloud) in 1959 and by the Crow (Thomas Yellowtail) about 1963) |
− | -'''Weisner, Conrad''', American businessman (adopted by the Mohawks in the 18th century) | + | -'''Weisner, Conrad''', American businessman ([[adopted]] by the Mohawks in the 18th century) |
[[Category: Adoption Celebrities]] | [[Category: Adoption Celebrities]] |
Revision as of 23:20, 26 March 2014
Biographies
It is not unusual for adults to be adopted as honorary members of a family, clan or tribe. There are two main types.
-One is the publicity-stunt adoption of politicians, usually western leaders, or other worthies by "native" clans or tribes, done as a photo-opportunity for the politician and for publicity by the tribe. -The other type is where an individual is adopted as a mark of respect or reward for his services to or sympathy with a tribe. It recognizes a long-standing bond between the individual and the tribe and could be compared with the award of the freedom of a city. It is not the same as the adoption of captives. This directory contains three representative examples of honorific adoptions:
1. Peter John Powell,
2. Buffalo Child Long Lance and
3. Julius Meyer
all adopted by Native American tribes.
Other names which I have collected but not provided full entries for include:
-Batley, Robert Thompson, 1849-1917, New Zealand farmer (adopted by the Ngati Whiti people in recognition of his friendship and help in establishing their ownership of land confiscated by the government)
-Boone, Daniel, 1732?-1820, American soldier and explorer (adopted by Native Americans in 1778)
-Coombs, Herbert Cole ("Nugget"), 1906-97, White Australian economist, university chancellor and campaigner for Aboriginal rights and reconciliation (adopted by the Marika family of the Rirratingu clan of northeast Arnhem Land)
-Schuon, Frithjof, 1907-98, Swiss-French-American philosopher and painter (adopted by the Sioux (family of James Red Cloud) in 1959 and by the Crow (Thomas Yellowtail) about 1963)
-Weisner, Conrad, American businessman (adopted by the Mohawks in the 18th century)