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A review by mnboyer
We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know by Traci Sorell
5.0
Nonfiction and meant to pair well with Indigenous Peoples Day, this book introduces young readers to the following concepts: assimilation, allotment, Indian New Deal, termination, relocation tribal activism, self-determination, Indian Child Welfare and Education Act, economic development, religious freedoms, language revitalization, and sovereignty. Huge concepts explained in a simple way that shows readers Native Nations and their peoples are alive and thriving. Each concept is presented as if a ‘lesson’ or student presentation is being given and accurately illustrates the time period. While the content is heavy, it is essential to understanding contemporary Indigenous life and culture.
How to Use This Book: Use this book during Indigenous Peoples Day as a way to show contemporary and historical events that have reshaped Indigenous life in North America. Since these are slightly older readers, there is a potential to have different students read each page as if they were giving the presentation.
Personal Response: This book does such a good job of explaining these concepts that I could see this being effective in an AIS 160 (Many Nations, an introduction to American Indian Studies course) for students who are just learning these key concepts. These should be things young kids know and understand! But we have adults who do not know this – so really this book could be used for everyone who needs a bit of knowledge. I really liked the diverse types of people being represented (ie: a student in a wheelchair, etc.).
How to Use This Book: Use this book during Indigenous Peoples Day as a way to show contemporary and historical events that have reshaped Indigenous life in North America. Since these are slightly older readers, there is a potential to have different students read each page as if they were giving the presentation.
Personal Response: This book does such a good job of explaining these concepts that I could see this being effective in an AIS 160 (Many Nations, an introduction to American Indian Studies course) for students who are just learning these key concepts. These should be things young kids know and understand! But we have adults who do not know this – so really this book could be used for everyone who needs a bit of knowledge. I really liked the diverse types of people being represented (ie: a student in a wheelchair, etc.).