Introduction

Being Indigenous in the 21st Century

By Sean Wallace

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

• Bachelors in Social Science in SF State

• Strong Feminist

• Advocate for Indigenous people

• Cherokee chief

Research Aim

Methods

Data

Historical Data

Personal Stories

Analyzed by comparisons of: Past and Present Other Indigenous

Tribes

Findings

Lack of Understanding

Confirmed confidence

Similar traditions

Argument

Argument(Cont.)

Supported by: Tribe analysis Personal recollections Modern similar to Historical

Presented: Chronologically (all research data collected) To inspire confidence

Pros and Cons

Pros: Vast amount of tribes Tone/passion presented Research methods Historical/Personal evidence

Cons: Short No analysis to current advancement of

technology

Why So Commendable?

Questions and Further Research

Does Wilma’s status affect her credibility?

Is adaptation equally or more difficult now than in the past?

Further Research: Current technology and the effects of adapting

to it. If different locations different modes of

survival.

Intellectual Merit Contributes preconceived notions of

mistreatment

Adds confidence

Broad Impact

Gives understanding of indigenous people

Reveals core values

Reveals similarities of all cultures