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Who can Identify as a Native American?

Season 2 Episode 8 | 10m 26s

What’s the deal with “Pretendians”? Tai Leclare and experts dissect what it really means to be Native—whether it’s blood, initiation, or just a claim. This episode digs deep into the complexities of identity and last names in Indian Country.

Aired: 08/19/24
Extras
Tai Leclaire breaks down the Declaration of Independence, Uncle Sam and the meaning of July 4th.
This episode unravels the history of America’s National Parks.
What is food apartheid? Learn how historical injustices led to Native food insecurity.
This episode explores misrepresentation of Native stories and how to improve it.
How did Native Americans end up on Reservations?
Tai Leclaire explores the dark legacy of Indian boarding schools and mascots.
Tai Leclaire explains how Smokey Bear impacts climate change and Indigenous land stewardsh
This episode explores Disney's problematic portrayal of Pocahontas.
Unpacking the stereotype that Asians are next in line to be white.
Explore the pros and cons of disaggregating Asian American as a statistical category.
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This episode unravels the history of America’s National Parks.
What is food apartheid? Learn how historical injustices led to Native food insecurity.
This episode explores misrepresentation of Native stories and how to improve it.
How did Native Americans end up on Reservations?
Tai Leclaire explores the dark legacy of Indian boarding schools and mascots.
Tai Leclaire explains how Smokey Bear impacts climate change and Indigenous land stewardsh
This episode explores Disney's problematic portrayal of Pocahontas.
Unpacking the stereotype that Asians are next in line to be white.
Explore the pros and cons of disaggregating Asian American as a statistical category.