“All of the Actual Indians Died Off”: And 20 Different Myths About Native Individuals (Myths Made in America)

On this enlightening ebook, students and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker sort out a variety of myths about Native American tradition and historical past which have misinformed generations. Tracing how these concepts advanced, and drawing from historical past, the authors disrupt long-held and enduring myths akin to:

“Columbus Found America”

“Thanksgiving Proves the Indians Welcomed Pilgrims”

“Indians Had been Savage and Warlike”

“Europeans Introduced Civilization to Backward Indians”

“America Did Not Have a Coverage of Genocide”

“Sports activities Mascots Honor Native Individuals”

“Most Indians Are on Authorities Welfare”

“Indian Casinos Make Them All Wealthy”

“Indians Are Naturally Predisposed to Alcohol”

Every chapter deftly exhibits how these myths are rooted within the fears and prejudice of European settlers and within the bigger political agendas of a settler state geared toward buying Indigenous land and tied to narratives of erasure and disappearance. Accessibly written and revelatory,
“All of the Actual Indians Died Off” challenges readers to rethink what they’ve been taught about Native Individuals and historical past.