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A profile of Today's American Indian population, tribes and reservations
Synopsis:
The primary Mission of this book is to help educate the public about American Indians by providing information about today's population, tribes and reservations. Secondly, to help those millions of American Indians who have become disconnected from their tribes, to reconnect through genealogy research.
Purchase:
This wonderful resource is only $4.99 on Kindle!
Review:
The book is broken up into 7 sections- The BIA, The Past, the Present, the Future, Native Genealogy, Study Guide, and Internet Resources.
Why start with the BIA? Simply because even today, the BIA still has control, and a huge influence, on every aspect of Native American life. And while it HAS improved, there are still changes that need to be made. Which is why the author looks at the past (for a better look at how much has been LOST) and at the present next, for how the US Census is like the BIA- they had it wrong, but are also doing so much better, to help with different projects. The future chapter looks at how casinos have both help and hindered the cause for independence and sovereignty, and caused legal nightmares. But hope exits in the form of DNA. As people research their DNA and genealogy, they find lost ancestors and want to connect with their extended families and ancestors. DNA might do what the census and BIA couldn't- bring back those who were lost!
The last 2 sections may be the most helpful for teachers, looking for honest answers to how Native history and cultural should be taught, and what should be covered! the last section will also be very helpful to those doing genealogy homework. I can tell you from experience, that can me a quicksand whirlpool, and the included links are some of the best! With such a small cost (!!!), this 200 page book is a bounty of info that you won't find anywhere else, and is a much needed Native American resource!
About the Author:
George was born on the Isabella Indian Reservation near Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, that had been home to his family for generations, until his Mother left with 4 small children for the opportunity to have a better life. He writes from his own personal experience, as an Urban Indian, and his own the ten-year process to become tribally enrolled. All opinions and views views expressed are his own.
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