being indigenous in the 21 st century by sean wallace
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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
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