We prefer to learn American Indian history from American Indians.  Who can tell the stories better?

It's not that we do not trust versions told by the dominate culture, though there are many examples of our history erroneously reported or deliberately altered to fit the invader's own views. 

Granted, many worthwhile texts are available from honest and well-intended scholars who attempt to truthfully report the past.  Most however, are woefully lacking in Spirit. Our stories are filled with Spirit because it gives them meaning and purpose. One must see a man's heart to know him. It is seldom we read versions of our history that touch the heart and inspire our children. Few public and private schools today teach 'real' American Indian history. Less than a handful teach it from the Indian perspective.  Why?

The telling of stories is the essence of our culture. We must respect our ancestors and learn their stories to keep our ways alive for the sake of our children's children.

Encourage schools in your area to emphasize American Indian history. Ask them to teach more than just Colonial and Indian Wars periods. Ask them to order books and other teaching material written from the Indian perspective!  

Is there nothing to learn from American Indian sciences of ecology, botany, astronomy, math or medicine? Is there nothing to learn from American Indian art, poetry, music and dance? Is there nothing to learn from our deep and enduring philosophy?

Speak to your local school board for the sake of our children and our Mother Earth.   Aho!

This national best seller and award winning book is one that "every teacher, ever student of history, every citizen should read." It is both a refreshing antidote to what has passed for history in our educational system and a one-volume education in itself.  Touchstone Books (September 1996) Indexed, black and white photographs. Illustrated Soft Cover, 384 pages ISBN: 0684818868   $15.95 

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