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Great Reads for Native American Heritage Month

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November is Native American Heritage Month. Learn about the impact of indigenous Americans on modern America, from cuisine to environmental policy, and the enduring culture of First Nations. These titles bring to light Native stories, experiences and perspectives.

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Tawâw

Tawâw

Progressive Indigenous Cuisine

by Chartrand, Shane

Book - 2019

Chef Shane Chartrand hopes to ignite the imagination of a new generation of culinary talent who will create a more inclusive understanding of what it mean...Show more Chef Shane Chartrand hopes to ignite the imagination of a new generation of culinary talent who will create a more inclusive understanding of what it means to cook, eat and share food in our homes, communities, and restaurants. The book title, "Tawâw" (ta-wow; Cree), means "Welcome, there is room." Show less

Chef Shane Chartrand hopes to ignite the imagination of a new generation of culinary talent who will create a more inclusive understanding of what it mean...Show more Chef Shane Chartrand hopes to ignite the imagination of a new generation of culinary talent who will create a more inclusive understanding of what it means to cook, eat and share food in our homes, communities, and restaurants. The book title, "Tawâw" (ta-wow; Cree), means "Welcome, there is room." Show less

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Masters of Empire

Masters of Empire

Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America

by McDonnell, Michael A

Book - 2015

The Anishinaabeg economically, militarily and politically controlled the trade routes on and around the Great Lakes from before European colonization unti...Show more The Anishinaabeg economically, militarily and politically controlled the trade routes on and around the Great Lakes from before European colonization until the early 19th century. They rarely appear in the historical record, however, largely due to their decentralized political system. "Masters of Empire" documents from their perspective how the Anishinaabeg, from the central region of Michilimackinak in present-day Michigan, exerted their power locally in order to advance their interests, sometimes playing European powers against each other. Show less

The Anishinaabeg economically, militarily and politically controlled the trade routes on and around the Great Lakes from before European colonization unti...Show more The Anishinaabeg economically, militarily and politically controlled the trade routes on and around the Great Lakes from before European colonization until the early 19th century. They rarely appear in the historical record, however, largely due to their decentralized political system. "Masters of Empire" documents from their perspective how the Anishinaabeg, from the central region of Michilimackinak in present-day Michigan, exerted their power locally in order to advance their interests, sometimes playing European powers against each other. Show less

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We Had A Little Real Estate Problem

We Had A Little Real Estate Problem

The Unheralded Story of Native Americans in Comedy

by Nesteroff, Kliph

Book - 2021

With a title inspired by Oneida Nation actor and comedian Charlie Hill's famous line ("My people are from Wisconsin. We used to be from New York. We ...Show more With a title inspired by Oneida Nation actor and comedian Charlie Hill's famous line ("My people are from Wisconsin. We used to be from New York. We had a little real estate problem"), comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff focuses on an often-overlooked history. Show less

With a title inspired by Oneida Nation actor and comedian Charlie Hill's famous line ("My people are from Wisconsin. We used to be from New York. We ...Show more With a title inspired by Oneida Nation actor and comedian Charlie Hill's famous line ("My people are from Wisconsin. We used to be from New York. We had a little real estate problem"), comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff focuses on an often-overlooked history. Show less

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Whereas

Whereas

by Long Soldier, Layli

Book - 2017

Award-winning poet and citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation, Layli Long Soldier uses urgent, muscular and fiercely vibrant language to explore the very con...Show more Award-winning poet and citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation, Layli Long Soldier uses urgent, muscular and fiercely vibrant language to explore the very concept of language: how tightly it is bound up with culture, how it shifts and defines the speaker. Finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry (2017). Show less

Award-winning poet and citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation, Layli Long Soldier uses urgent, muscular and fiercely vibrant language to explore the very con...Show more Award-winning poet and citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation, Layli Long Soldier uses urgent, muscular and fiercely vibrant language to explore the very concept of language: how tightly it is bound up with culture, how it shifts and defines the speaker. Finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry (2017). Show less

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

An Indian History of the American West

by Brown, Dee Alexander

Book - 2007

Using council records, autobiographies and firsthand descriptions, Brown introduces readers to great chiefs and warriors of the Dakota, Ute, Sioux, Cheyen...Show more Using council records, autobiographies and firsthand descriptions, Brown introduces readers to great chiefs and warriors of the Dakota, Ute, Sioux, Cheyenne and other tribes, revealing in heart-wrenching detail the battles, massacres and broken treaties that methodically stripped them of freedom. Show less

Using council records, autobiographies and firsthand descriptions, Brown introduces readers to great chiefs and warriors of the Dakota, Ute, Sioux, Cheyen...Show more Using council records, autobiographies and firsthand descriptions, Brown introduces readers to great chiefs and warriors of the Dakota, Ute, Sioux, Cheyenne and other tribes, revealing in heart-wrenching detail the battles, massacres and broken treaties that methodically stripped them of freedom. Show less

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Living Nations, Living Words

Living Nations, Living Words

An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry

Book - 2021

Joy Harjo, the first Native poet to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate, gathers the work of contemporary Native poets into a national, fully digital map of story, sound and space, celebrating their vital and unequivocal contributions to American poetry. Joy Harjo, the first Native poet to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate, gathers the work of contemporary Native poets into a national, fully digital map of story, sound and space, celebrating their vital and unequivocal contributions to American poetry. Show less

Joy Harjo, the first Native poet to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate, gathers the work of contemporary Native poets into a national, fully digital map of story, sound and space, celebrating their vital and unequivocal contributions to American poetry. Joy Harjo, the first Native poet to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate, gathers the work of contemporary Native poets into a national, fully digital map of story, sound and space, celebrating their vital and unequivocal contributions to American poetry. Show less

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Notable Native People

Notable Native People

50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers From Past and Present

by Keene, Adrienne

Book - 2021

Celebrate the lives, stories and contributions of indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes and other changemakers in this illustrated collectio...Show more Celebrate the lives, stories and contributions of indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes and other changemakers in this illustrated collection, which also offers accessible primers on important indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism and cultural appropriation to food sovereignty, land and water rights, and more. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories and cultures. Show less

Celebrate the lives, stories and contributions of indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes and other changemakers in this illustrated collectio...Show more Celebrate the lives, stories and contributions of indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes and other changemakers in this illustrated collection, which also offers accessible primers on important indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism and cultural appropriation to food sovereignty, land and water rights, and more. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories and cultures. Show less

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Heart Berries

Heart Berries

A Memoir

by Mailhot, Terese Marie

Book - 2018

Having survived a profoundly dysfunctional upbringing only to find herself hospitalized and facing a dual diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and ...Show more Having survived a profoundly dysfunctional upbringing only to find herself hospitalized and facing a dual diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar II disorder, Terese Marie Mailhot is given a notebook and begins to write her way out of trauma. Show less

Having survived a profoundly dysfunctional upbringing only to find herself hospitalized and facing a dual diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and ...Show more Having survived a profoundly dysfunctional upbringing only to find herself hospitalized and facing a dual diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar II disorder, Terese Marie Mailhot is given a notebook and begins to write her way out of trauma. Show less

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The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen

The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen

by Sherman, Sean

Book - 2017

In his breakout book, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen," Sherman shares his approach to creating boldly seasoned foods that are vibrant and ...Show more In his breakout book, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen," Sherman shares his approach to creating boldly seasoned foods that are vibrant and healthy, at once elegant and easy. Locally sourced, seasonal, "clean" ingredients and nose-to-tail cooking are nothing new to Sean Sherman, the Oglala Lakota chef. Show less

In his breakout book, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen," Sherman shares his approach to creating boldly seasoned foods that are vibrant and ...Show more In his breakout book, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen," Sherman shares his approach to creating boldly seasoned foods that are vibrant and healthy, at once elegant and easy. Locally sourced, seasonal, "clean" ingredients and nose-to-tail cooking are nothing new to Sean Sherman, the Oglala Lakota chef. Show less

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Tracks That Speak

Tracks That Speak

The Legacy of Native American Words in North American Culture

by Cutler, Charles L

Book - 2002

Seventy fascinating studies, each focusing on a particular word borrowed from a Native American language, show how deeply American English is indebted to ...Show more Seventy fascinating studies, each focusing on a particular word borrowed from a Native American language, show how deeply American English is indebted to Native Americans and how widely the contributions of Native Americans are used in English today. These words and what they stand for illuminate not only the roles these things played in traditional Indian societies but also the ones they continue to play in America today. Show less

Seventy fascinating studies, each focusing on a particular word borrowed from a Native American language, show how deeply American English is indebted to ...Show more Seventy fascinating studies, each focusing on a particular word borrowed from a Native American language, show how deeply American English is indebted to Native Americans and how widely the contributions of Native Americans are used in English today. These words and what they stand for illuminate not only the roles these things played in traditional Indian societies but also the ones they continue to play in America today. Show less

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Art of Native America

Art of Native America

The Charles and Valerie Diker Collection

by Torrence, Gaylord

Book - 2018

A new evaluation of the art, culture and daily life of many North American tribes, from the period prior to contact with European settlers through the early 20th century, representing the extensive artistic achievements of indigenous peoples. A new evaluation of the art, culture and daily life of many North American tribes, from the period prior to contact with European settlers through the early 20th century, representing the extensive artistic achievements of indigenous peoples. Show less

A new evaluation of the art, culture and daily life of many North American tribes, from the period prior to contact with European settlers through the early 20th century, representing the extensive artistic achievements of indigenous peoples. A new evaluation of the art, culture and daily life of many North American tribes, from the period prior to contact with European settlers through the early 20th century, representing the extensive artistic achievements of indigenous peoples. Show less

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Little Big Bully

Little Big Bully

by Erdrich, Heid E.

Book - 2020

Poet, artist, filmmaker and curator Heid E. Erdrich explores the indigenous experience in multifaceted ways—personal, familial, biological and cultural. Poet, artist, filmmaker and curator Heid E. Erdrich explores the indigenous experience in multifaceted ways—personal, familial, biological and cultural. Show less

Poet, artist, filmmaker and curator Heid E. Erdrich explores the indigenous experience in multifaceted ways—personal, familial, biological and cultural. Poet, artist, filmmaker and curator Heid E. Erdrich explores the indigenous experience in multifaceted ways—personal, familial, biological and cultural. Show less

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Eyes Bottle Dark With A Mouthful of Flowers

Eyes Bottle Dark With A Mouthful of Flowers

by Skeets, Jake

Book - 2019

A collection of poems that presents an unflinching portrait of the American West, as well as a fierce reclamation of a living place—full of beauty as well...Show more A collection of poems that presents an unflinching portrait of the American West, as well as a fierce reclamation of a living place—full of beauty as well as brutality. Its landscapes are ravaged, but they are also startlingly lush with cacti, yarrow, larkspur and sagebrush. Rooted in Navajo history and thought, these poems show what has been brewing in an often-forgotten part of the American literary landscape, an important language, beautiful and bone dense. Show less

A collection of poems that presents an unflinching portrait of the American West, as well as a fierce reclamation of a living place—full of beauty as well...Show more A collection of poems that presents an unflinching portrait of the American West, as well as a fierce reclamation of a living place—full of beauty as well as brutality. Its landscapes are ravaged, but they are also startlingly lush with cacti, yarrow, larkspur and sagebrush. Rooted in Navajo history and thought, these poems show what has been brewing in an often-forgotten part of the American literary landscape, an important language, beautiful and bone dense. Show less

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Living Resistance

Living Resistance

An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day

by Curtice, Kaitlin B.

Book - 2023

The book guides the reader through four reflective areas: personal, communal, ancestral, and integral. Curtice's story of her own affirmation and integrat...Show more The book guides the reader through four reflective areas: personal, communal, ancestral, and integral. Curtice's story of her own affirmation and integration of larger aspects of her identity, shows how the resistance to colonizing, racist, marginalizing narratives through bodies, words, and actions can be a journey toward spiritual wholeness. Show less

The book guides the reader through four reflective areas: personal, communal, ancestral, and integral. Curtice's story of her own affirmation and integrat...Show more The book guides the reader through four reflective areas: personal, communal, ancestral, and integral. Curtice's story of her own affirmation and integration of larger aspects of her identity, shows how the resistance to colonizing, racist, marginalizing narratives through bodies, words, and actions can be a journey toward spiritual wholeness. Show less

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Birding While Indian

Birding While Indian

A Mixed-blood Memoir

by Gannon, Thomas C.

Book - 2023

Birding has always been Gannon's escape and solace. He later found similar solace in literature, particularly by Native authors. He draws on both throughout this expansive, hilarious, and humane memoir. Birding has always been Gannon's escape and solace. He later found similar solace in literature, particularly by Native authors. He draws on both throughout this expansive, hilarious, and humane memoir. Show less

Birding has always been Gannon's escape and solace. He later found similar solace in literature, particularly by Native authors. He draws on both throughout this expansive, hilarious, and humane memoir. Birding has always been Gannon's escape and solace. He later found similar solace in literature, particularly by Native authors. He draws on both throughout this expansive, hilarious, and humane memoir. Show less

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