Recommended Reading:
Ed Keener’s Suggested Reading list for Native and Black History*
In Pursuit of Human Rights: The Spiral of Injustice by Sara Fry
First Nations Development Institute: Reclaiming Native Truth Project Guide for Allies
Tribal Economic Contributions of the Five Idaho Tribes on the Economy of Idaho
Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America by Marika Wilbur
Recommended Viewing:
Tai Simpson works in anti-racism education and community organizing. She calls on her non-native audience to embody “old ways” when voting, teaching, and living in the world. Tai is a warrior and storyteller working in anti-racism education and community organizing. She is a direct descendant of Chief Redheart of the Nez Perce tribe and a tireless advocate for social justice. Tai is well-loved and supported by a four-legged, amber-eyed "Gunner." She enjoys sunshine, dogs, and wine. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
“If there is one term that I do not like to be called, it is American Indian.”
Seven Native American girls debunk the common misconceptions about their culture.
What do Native Americans prefer to be called?
“It’s a preference. I personally like to be called Indigenous.”
Indigenous people explain reservations and debunk common misconceptions.
Matika Wilbur talks about her book, Project 562, in a discussion about the social and political issues currently facing Native Americans in their daily life.
Tony Tekaroniake Evans, an award-winning reporter, author and enrolled citizen of the Mohawk Nation, talks about the history of Native Americans in the Sun Valley Area.
Authors Allen V. Pinkham and Steven R. Evans join us at the Lolo Pass Visitor Center on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest to discuss their book "Lewis and Clark Among the Nez Perce: Strangers in the Land of the Nimiipuu" The authors discussed their research, perspectives and experiences writing the book, followed up by answering several visitor questions. The afternoon was a wonderful insight into the history of the Nimiipuu people and their experience with the Lewis and Clark expedition through northern Idaho.
2004. The Lolo Trail National Historic Landmark is a special place. Many who travel this rugged route today may not be aware that the natural and cultural resources along the Lolo Trail are deceptively delicate. Walking on Sacred Ground explains why this landscape—from its cultural importance to modern Nez Perce people, to its sensitive mountain habitats—is so remarkable.