This book makes the case that two moments of social and political action in pursuit of self-determination for Indian tribes—the call for self-determination by the colonists in 1776 and the related cal
Western intellectual property rights systems, based as they are on the rights of the individual pose major difficulties for efforts to maintain indigenous knowledge and prevent their exploitation by n
A virtual Who's Who of Native American scholars, activists, and community leaders reflect on the problems and achievements of Native American peoples over the last several decades.
Carmean's book focuses on traditional cultural properties and cultural resource management among native people in the United States. Describing her work with the Navajo Nation, she examines the specif
Of Sacred Lands and Strip Malls examines the acrimonious and costly conflict over control of Puvungna—land owned by California but sacred to several Native American tribes—and explores ongoing reverbe
This book makes the case that two moments of social and political action in pursuit of self-determination for Indian tribes—the call for self-determination by the colonists in 1776 and the related cal
This new collection reveals the vitality of the intellectual and creative work of Native American women today. The authors examine the avenues that Native American women have chosen for creative, cult
Substance abuse, mental illness, and violence make up a self-perpetuating cycle in many Native American communities. In 20 articles, educators, researchers, and clinicians who work in the Native Ameri
Crossing Mountains provides important insights about integrating Native-language learning into public education. Using case studies of school districts on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, P
Carol Ward examines persistent dropout rates among Native American youth, which remain high despite overall increases in Native adult education attainment in the last twenty years. Focusing on the exp
