Introduction: Paving the Context

Historical Overview: Misconceptions and Stereotypes

White and Indian Relations: Historical Aspects

Media Portrayal of Native People

Cultural Exploitation and Commercialization

The Indian Reservation System

Contemporary Indigenous Life: A Reality Check

Indigenous Activism and Advocacy Efforts

Visions for Indigenous Future

Epilogue: Looking Forward

The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America is an examination of the narrative of indigenous people against the backdrop of history, legal documents, and cultural beliefs. It grapples with the contradictions of Indian identity and the often-misinterpreted relationships between indigenous tribes and the dominant cultures.

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The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America