Native American Studies
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What are some current issues facing Native Americans?
On some reservations, Indigenous people face a lack of electricity, running water, and medical care. Native Americans experience higher rates of police brutality, domestic violence, homelessness, poverty, unemployment, low academic achievement, and dropping out of school. Indigenous women are regularly trafficked, abducted, and/or murdered. They experience racism while having their culture constantly appropriated. Many people do not believe or know that Native Americans still exist because Native American history is not taught in most U.S. schools. Tribal languages are dying out. Native people do not get as much support from the government as they need.
How can I help?
Build relationships with other Native people. Help preserve Native languages, history, and stories. Attend conferences and rallies. Pray and advocate for all tribal nations in the United States.
Recommended Reading
Recommended Resources
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American Civil Liberties Union: Indigenous JusticeThe ACLU is committed to defending tribal sovereignty and the rights of Indigenous peoples to be free from discrimination and governmental abuse of power.
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Native American Rights FundThis page lists the current issues that this organization is working toward solving within Native communities.
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Native American Human Rights IssuesAddresses current human rights issues affecting Native American populations.
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Tribal and Native American Issues: U.S. Government Accountability OfficeThis page contains videos, podcasts, and articles related to current tribal issues.
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Current Problems for Native Americans and How to Solve ThemThis article includes 12 current issues facing Native Americans and ideas to solve them.
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous WomenMMIWUSA’s mission is to combat the widespread issue of violence against native people which leads to Native people going missing and getting murdered.
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"38 Ways to Support — Not Appropriate From — Native People!"This article lists 38 practical ways that non-Natives can support Native culture without being offensive or appropriating them.
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American Indian MovementThe American Indian Movement is a movement founded in 1968, initially centered in urban areas in order to address systemic issues of poverty, discrimination, and police brutality against American Indians.