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Book Synopsis: A 2022 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor Book
A 2022 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here!
Too often, Native American history is treated as a finished chapter instead of relevant and ongoing. This companion book to the award-winning We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga offers readers everything they never learned in school about Native American people's past, present, and future. Precise, lyrical writing presents topics including: forced assimilation (such as boarding schools), land allotment and Native tribal reorganization, termination (the US government not recognizing tribes as nations), Native urban relocation (from reservations), self-determination (tribal self-empowerment), Native civil rights, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), religious freedom, economic development (including casino development), Native language revival efforts, cultural persistence, and nationhood.
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Discover the untold Native American truths with "We Are Still Here!" - a captivating and thought-provoking book that sheds light on historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories of Native life. This 2022 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor and Robert F. Sibert Honor winner is a must-read for anyone who wants to expand their understanding of Native American history.
Unlike conventional narratives, "We Are Still Here!" breaks the mold by emphasizing that Native American history is not a closed chapter but an ongoing story that continues to shape our present and future. It serves as a much-needed companion to the beloved and award-winning "We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga," providing readers with comprehensive insights into Native American people's past, present, and future.
Through its precise and lyrical writing, this book tackles crucial topics that are often overlooked or misinterpreted. It delves into the painful realities of forced assimilation, such as the devastating impact of boarding schools. It explores the complexities of land allotment, Native tribal reorganization, and the troubled history of termination – where the US government failed to recognize tribes as sovereign nations.
"We Are Still Here!" also illuminates the challenges encountered in Native urban relocation and celebrates the remarkable resilience displayed through tribal self-empowerment and Native civil rights activism. You'll gain invaluable insights into the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), religious freedom, economic development driven by initiatives like casino development, Native language revival efforts, cultural persistence, and the significance of nationhood.
Embrace this opportunity to dive deep into Native American history and stand in solidarity with the Native community. Order your copy of "We Are Still Here!" today and embark on an eye-opening journey through the pages of this remarkable book. Order Now
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