Indians in Unexpected Places

Indians in Unexpected PlacesDespite the passage of time, our vision of Native Americans remains locked up within powerful stereotypes. That's why some images of Indians can be so unexpected and disorienting: What is Geronimo doing sitting in a Cadillac? Why is an Indian woman in beaded buckskin sitting under a salon hairdryer? Such images startle and challenge our outdated visions, even as the latter continue to dominate relations between Native and non Native Americans. Philip

three sisters salad

represents our essential selves

Cell Traffic

“Europeans Brought Civilization to Backward Indians”

The book reveals a vision

While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order

Seamlessly blending classic horror and a dramatic narrative with sharp social commentary

winning an unprecedented but temporary victory before the federal government ultimately permitted the pipeline

Compelling and unforgettable

“Erdrich’s direct narrative voice brings readers right into Makoons’ world

Salmón teaches us the ways plants are used as food and medicine

“Indians Were Savage and Warlike”