Honoring Indigenous Voices
book recommendations and resources
Hello readers!
I’m hitting your inbox with a special edition of the newsletter today, with the intention of honoring the works of the many Indigenous authors whose books have made an impact on me, and whose works I am hoping to read soon. And yes, it does coincide with the first day of Native American Heritage Month in the United States!
What is the correct terminology: American Indian, Indian, Native American, Indigenous, or Native? (SOURCE)
All of these terms are acceptable. The consensus, however, is that whenever possible, Native people prefer to be called by their specific tribal name. In the United States, Native American has been widely used but is falling out of favor with some groups, and the terms American Indian or Indigenous American are preferred by many Native people. Native peoples often have individual preferences on how they would like to be addressed. When talking about Native groups or people, use the terminology the members of the community use to describe themselves collectively. Quoted directly from the National Museum of the American Indian ~ see this resource for so much more helpful information