RGG: More of a reference text. Use the Table of Contents more than the index.

This book attempts to begin dismantling our society's misunderstandings and stereotypes of Native American people and their culture by addressing questions that are common, controversial and unexpected. One can read the book straight through or skip around to find questions and responses that interest them. The questions are divided into sections such as culture, politics, powwow and social activism. The author addresses concerns and history of both Native Americans and Canada's First Nations, including the differing ways their federal governments have treated them. He discusses more about the tribes of Wisconsin and Minnesota (he lives and teaches in Minnesota) and larger, better-known tribes such as the Pueblo and Navajo. But no matter what traditional lands you live on, you will be schooled and hopefully inspired to pursue more knowledge about indigenous people as presented by indigenous people. Sample questions to draw you in: Is there something wrong with saying that my great-grandmother was a Cherokee princess? Why is there such a fuss about non-Native people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween? Where are the real Indians? ( )