Introduction by Wilma Mankiller -"As the title implies, many Americans are still surprisingly misinformed with regard to Native American cultures. This highly accessible and informative book aims to dispel some of the major myths and stereotypes still surrounding Native people in the United States and Canada. By no means claiming to be comprehensive, the straightforward questions were compiled from actual phone calls, emails, letters, and in-person visits to a major branch of the National Museum of the American Indian. The Native American writers who answered them did so concisely with hints of humor and an abundance of research and experience."*some topics referring to MN-mound building, dream catchers, native dwellings and food, popular myths, and Indian gaming-Great resource book. One of my new favorite nonfiction texts to recommend to anyone! Just GET a copy!! This text could be used for most of the MN standards!
