17 Books About Native American Culture
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17 Books About Native American Culture

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 10, 202644 min
  • Arts & culture

In celebration of University Press Week, this episode is highlighting seventeen impactful books focused on Native American culture and Indigenous studies. Published predominantly by university presses, these works serve a vital role by highlighting stories and interdisciplinary scholarship that mainstream trade publishers frequently overlook. The featured selections span various formats and topics, ranging from memoirs and folktales to historical analyses and biographies authored by Indigenous writers. Notable examples include accounts of residential school survival, examinations of Indigenous art and sovereignty, and histories of specific tribes like the Miami Nation and Choctaw communities. Ultimately, the episode underscore the growing leadership of...

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