Growing Up Native Americ

Stories of oppression and survival, of heritage denied and reclaimed -- twenty-two American writers recall childhood in their native land.

What does it mean to grow up Native American?

• Indian Boarding School Experiences: From military-style schools described as “jails” to punishments for speaking native languages, these narratives reveal the trauma and resilience of a generation.
• Cultural Survival: Discover how heritage is passed down through storytelling, ceremony, and kinship, preserving...