Native American Voices: A Reader

This unique reader presents a broad approach to the study of American Indians through the voices and viewpoints of the Native Peoples themselves. Multi-disciplinary and hemispheric in approach, it draws on ethnography, biography, journalism, art, and poetry to familiarize students with the historical and present day experiences of native peoples and nations throughout North and South America--all with a focus on themes and issues that are crucial within Indian Country today. Major sections include: Peoples And Nations: Following In The Footsteps Of The Ancestors; The Hidden Heritage; The American Indian Story (History); "The Only Good Indian …": Racism, Stereotypes, And Discrimination; All My Relations; Family And Education; Spirituality; Sustainable Development: Economy And The Environment; Community Well-Being: Health, Welfare, And Justice; Native American Rights, Struggle, And Revitalization. Lists Native Media; Indigenous Peoples Organizations; and Native American Studies Programs. For anyone interested in Native American peoples.