“All the Real Indians Died Off”: and 21 Other Myths about Native Americans, by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker—370 Du

Tracing how these ideas evolved, and drawing from history, the authors disrupt long-held and enduring myths such as:
“Columbus Discovered America”
“Thanksgiving Proves the Indians Welcomed Pilgrims”
“Sports Mascots Honor Native Americans”
“Indian Casinos Make Them All Rich”
Each chapter deftly shows how these myths are rooted in the fears and prejudice of European settlers and in the larger political agendas of a settler state aimed at acquiring Indigenous land.

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   When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through; a Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry, edited by Joy Harjo—811.008 Wh

Opening with a blessing from Pulitzer Prize–winner N. Scott Momaday, the book contains powerful introductions from contributing editors who represent the five geographically organized sections. Each section begins with a poem from traditional oral literatures and closes with emerging poets.

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    We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, by Traci Sorell—RE 975 So

The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences.

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   Young Native Activist; Growing Up in Native American Rights Movements, by Aslan Tudor—RE 976.4Tu

This is 11 year old Aslan’s story.    An activist is someone who tries to make changes or raise awareness about political or social issues. As Native Americans we fight for our rights as the first people of this land. Aslan has been protecting rights since he was just a youngster.

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Questions/ comments are welcomed.  Please contact Lois Loeffler, chair of the Library Committee, at loisloeffler@gmail.com.