The complexities of American Indian identity in the twenty-first century / Sean M. Daley and Christine Makosky Daley ; with Ryan Goeckner and Jason Hale.

"Drawing on data and stories from Native 24/7, a 5-year, 700-particpant social investigation of Indigenous identity, the authors document what Native people believe characterizes, constitutes, and contributes to contemporary Native identities"--

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Daley, Sean M., 1973- (Author)
Makosky Daley, Christine, 1974- (Author)
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2023]
Subjects:
Indigenous peoples of North America > Ethnic identity > History > 21st century.
Indigenous peoples of North America > Social life and customs > 21st century.
Indigenous peoples of North America > Tribal citizenship.
Indians of North America > Ethnic identity.
Indians of North America > Social life and customs.
Indians of North America > Tribal citizenship.
2000-2099
History.
Genre:
History.
Physical Description:xvi, 147 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Variant Title:
Complexities of American Indian identity in the 21st century
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Methods and participants
  • "So, what should I call you? Indian? Native? Something else? : preferences for terminology
  • "They're not on and off switches" : culture, history, and heritage
  • "Natives, we're good relatives" : family, community, and relationships
  • "I'm only Indian on Sunday" : religion and spirituality
  • "A necessary evil ": certificate of degree of Indian blood cards
  • "Football and mascots" : what we have learned.