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Teen Books » Urban Tribes: Native Americans in the City

Urban Tribes: Native Americans in the City

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Editors:
● Lisa Charleyboy (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Dene; Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin);)
● Mary Beth Leatherdale
Language:
English
Format: Paperback
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; Indigenous American;
Status: Available
Grade Levels: 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12;
Other Categories: Teen Book | Kids Books | Canadian Indigenous Resource Lists | Authentic First Peoples Resources K - 9 2016 | 7 - 9+ | First Nation Communities Read | 2017 - 2018 Selections | Indigenous Awareness | Indigenous Contemporary Issues | Indigenous Culture / Identity | Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | Indigenous Peoples in the United States | Non-Fiction | Biographies | Personal Narratives | Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | Indigenous Peoples in the United States | Social Studies | First Nations | Teen Books | Canadian Indigenous Courses | BC English First Peoples 10 - 12 | Grades 10-11: Beats and Bytes | Canadian Indigenous Resource Lists - Secondary | Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 8 - 12 2016-2017 | First Nation Communities Read | 2017 - 2018 Selections | Indigenous Awareness | Indigenous Contemporary Issues | Indigenous Culture / Identity | Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | Indigenous Peoples in the United States | Literacy | English Language Arts | BC Core Competencies | Thinking | Critical Thinking | Non-Fiction | Biographies | Personal Narratives | Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | Indigenous Peoples in the United States | Social and Cultural Studies | Social Studies
ISBN/Barcode: 9781554517503
Year Published: 2015

Synopsis:

The majority of Natives in North America live "off the rez." How do they stay rooted to their culture? How do they connect with their community?

Urban Tribes offers unique insight into this growing and often misperceived group. This anthology profiles young urban Natives and how they connect with Native culture and values in their contemporary lives.

Their stories are as diverse as they are. From a young Dene woman pursuing an MBA at Stanford University to a Pima photographer in Phoenix to a Mohawk actress in New York City, these urban Natives share their unique insight to bridge the divide between their past and their future, their cultural home, and their adopted cities.

Unflinchingly honest and deeply moving, the contributors explore a wide range of topics: from the trials and tribulations of dating in the city to the alienating experience of leaving a remote reserve to attend high school in the city, from the mainstream success of the Electric Pow Wow music genre to the humiliation of racist school mascots.

Each of the personal perspectives helps to illuminate larger political issues. An innovative and highly visual design offers a dynamic reading experience.

Educator Information
Recommended Ages: 11 - 18.

Recommended Authentic First Peoples resource.

Recommended English First Peoples resource.

Additional Information
136 pages | 6.75" x 9.50" | colour illustrations and photographs, foreward, introduction, bibliography

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