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Understanding Indigenous Identity in the 21st Century: Insights from Sean Wallace

In "Being Indigenous in the 21st Century," author Sean Wallace, a strong advocate for Indigenous rights and a Cherokee chief with a Bachelor's in Social Science, explores the modern experiences of Indigenous peoples. Through historical data, personal narratives, and comparisons with other tribes, Wallace reveals a lack of understanding, yet an enduring confidence in shared traditions. The research emphasizes the significance of cultural retention amidst contemporary challenges, encouraging further dialogue on adaptation and resilience in the face of technological advancement.

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Understanding Indigenous Identity in the 21st Century: Insights from Sean Wallace

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  1. Introduction • Being Indigenous in the 21st Century • By Sean Wallace

  2. About the Author Bachelors in Social Science in SF State Strong Feminist Advocate for Indigenous people Cherokee chief

  3. Research Aim

  4. Methods

  5. Data • Historical Data • Personal Stories • Analyzed by comparisons of: • Past and Present • Other Indigenous Tribes

  6. Findings • Lack of Understanding • Confirmed confidence • Similar traditions

  7. Argument

  8. Argument(Cont.) • Supported by: • Tribe analysis • Personal recollections • Modern similar to Historical • Presented: • Chronologically (all research  data collected) • To inspire confidence

  9. 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

  10. Why So Commendable?

  11. 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.

  12. Intellectual Merit • Contributes preconceived notions of mistreatment • Adds confidence

  13. Broad Impact • Gives understanding of indigenous people • Reveals core values • Reveals similarities of all cultures

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