Do all Indians live in tipis? : questions and answers from the National Museum of the American Indian / Smithsonian books in association with the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution.
Publication Info.
Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, [2018]
"Debunking common myths and providing information about everything from katsina dolls to casinos and Pocahontas to powwows, Native staff members at the National Museum of the American Indian have handled a wide array of questions over the years. This book presents nearly 100 of their answers. This accessible and informative book counters deeply embedded stereotypes while providing a lively introduction to diverse Native histories and contemporary cultures "-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-240) and index.
Contents
Identity -- Origins and histories -- Popular myths -- Clothing, housing, food, and health -- Ceremony and ritual -- Sovereignty -- Animals and land -- Language and education -- Love and marriage -- Art, music, dance, and sports.