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Understanding American Indian Studies: Socioeconomic Conditions and Government Perspectives

This chapter from the Merriam Report provides an in-depth examination of the socioeconomic conditions faced by American Indians. It highlights the challenges of poverty, health issues, and housing inadequacies, while also discussing the importance of education and professional development. The report criticizes the government's misunderstanding of Indian culture and ethics, advocating for policies that support the education and empowerment of Indian youth. It calls for a more supportive approach to address the historical and contemporary needs of Indian communities.

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Understanding American Indian Studies: Socioeconomic Conditions and Government Perspectives

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  1. Merriam Report Chapter 1 Introduction to American Indian Studies AIS 310 Presented by Lucretia Lovato Randi Begaye Daniel Ellis

  2. Indian Conditions • Economic Conditions • Majority of Indians are poor • View of Indian work ethics • Living/Health Conditions • Housing • Spread of Diseases • Diet

  3. Education “The Indian Service should encourage promising Indian youth to continue their education beyond boarding schools and to fit themselves for professional, scientific, and technical callings” p.35

  4. Funding • Per-Capita Payments - Disbursement - Uses • Healthcare - Conditions - Staff • Inheritance -Money & Land

  5. Government Eyes • “Government and the missionaries have often failed to study, understand, and take a sympathetic attitude toward Indian ways, Indian ethics, and Indian religion.” (pg. 33)

  6. “… The government undertook to feed them and to perform certain services for them which a normal people do for themselves.”

  7. How have we Improved?

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