{"id":35587,"date":"2024-12-06T03:29:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T11:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/narss\/?page_id=35587"},"modified":"2025-03-17T10:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:44:13","slug":"non-scholarly-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/narss\/non-scholarly-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-Scholarly Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9fa1287e alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33c5cbe4\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-Scholarly Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This page is dedicated to providing trusted native American views on Native American topics, spanning historical, cultural, social, and contemporary perspectives. Our goal is to support native American voices, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the diverse Native American communities from firsthand views.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b0aad2d7 alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-4e3892cf\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-52802085\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-52802085\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3c1e79f3\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-39107437\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dadd8d1e\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-65e5c191 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Blood Quantum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Blood Quantum is a term used to describe the system of measuring Indigenous ancestry by quantifying the proportion of &#8220;Indian blood&#8221; a person has. Introduced by colonial governments and remains a controversial topic in discussions about Indigenous identity, tribal enrollment, and sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/family\/archive\/2023\/06\/blood-quantum-laws-native-american-tribal-communities\/674461\/\">The Atlantic <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>An article exploring the history and impact of blood quantum, especially its role in limiting Native American citizenship.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcn.org\/issues\/41-1\/blood-quantum\/\">High Country News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>High Country News \u2013 A detailed discussion of how blood quantum has shaped tribal sovereignty and identity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-956fc4c1\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2a57485f\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e36cbeb8 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People crisis highlights issues of inequality and injustice faced by Indigenous peoples. A crisis disproportionately affecting Indigenous communities, where Indigenous women, girls and people experience high rates of violence, disappearances, and murder in comparison to other populations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bihttps:\/\/subscribe.usatoday.com\/restricted?slug=restricted&amp;redirect=true&amp;theme=twentyfour&amp;hideGrid=true&amp;gnt-eid=controla.gov\/service\/mmu\/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisis\">USA today &#8211; Missing and murdered indigenous people crisis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>A comprehensive overview of the MMIW crisis and the systemic issues at play.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.culturalsurvival.org\/news\/mmiwg2s-advocacy-action-sisters-spirit-day-october-4\">Cultural Survival MMIWP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Article determines the cities with the highest rates of MMIW, and investigates into the root causes for this national crisis.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-49189bc2\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be41867c\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b1806864 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Member Enrollment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Member enrollment refers to the process by which individuals are officially recognized as members of a specific Native American tribe or nation. This process is deeply tied to tribal sovereignty, as each tribe has the authority to define its own membership criteria based on its laws and traditions. It determines who can participate in the governance and cultural life of a tribe, influencing the future of tribal nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2017\/01\/18\/magazine\/who-decides-who-counts-as-native-american.html\">Tribal Enrollment NYT<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Provides information on guidelines for tribal enrollment, which involves determining membership eligibility for federally recognized tribes.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4daff586\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-78abd6ab\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8db20d25 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Revitalizing the Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p> Revitalizing the language refers to efforts to preserve, restore, and promote the use of Indigenous languages that have been endangered or lost due to centuries of colonization, assimilation policies, and cultural suppression. These efforts are crucial for maintaining cultural identity, heritage, and sovereignty among Native American communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/americanindian.si.edu\/nk360\/code-talkers\/native-languages\">National Museum of American Indian Culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Highlights the broader significance of Native languages as a vital expression of cultural identity and resilience. It emphasizes the importance of language preservation, tying historical contributions to ongoing efforts to revitalize and sustain Native languages<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0bb3d9d4\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6cc7708c\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bfaee340 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Deforestation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Deforestation refers to the large-scale clearing of forests and its impact on Native peoples, their lands, and their traditional ways of life. For many Indigenous groups, forests are not only homes but also spiritual, cultural, and economic foundations. Deforestation poses existential threats to these communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2022\/dec\/16\/year-in-the-life-of-the-amazon-deforestation-climate-disaster-mass-extermination\">The Guardian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Explains how deforestation in the Amazon affects not only the environment but also Indigenous peoples who rely on the land.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Non-Scholarly Resources This page is dedicated to providing trusted native American views on Native American topics, spanning historical, cultural, social, and contemporary perspectives. 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