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Dr. Anton Treuer
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Dr. Anton Treuer
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From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young listeners alike.
Ranging from "why is there such a fuss about non-Native people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?"; "what's it like for Natives who don't look Native?"; "why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?"; and beyond, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask does exactly what its title says in a style consistently thoughtful, personal, and engaging.
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- Jenny M Sanchez
- 01-10-25
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there wasn't one part that I disliked I loved the entire book. he covered all the important parts.
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- Kathy Cooper
- 12-01-21
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This has been the most enlightening book I have ever read. I will NEVER look at or celebrate Columbus day again. Thank you Anton for writing this book. I have already ordered a copy for my son as a present.
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