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Why Native Americans should be called "Original Americans" 6 Articles

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    by David Arthur Walters

    I have a great deal of respect for our Original Americans, and that is why I have frequently advocated that Native Americans and American Indians be referred to as Original Americans. Many Original Americans do not like to...read more

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    by Lois Coriell-Rayburn

    I Dreamt I went to Water I walked along the path enjoying the beauty of the trees so vast, the leaves were orange, red and yellow and crackled beneath my feet, the air was so crisp and clear and the aroma was so sw...read more

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    by Veronica Bright

    The term "Native American" could easily be confused with any person native (born in) to America. "Indian" is a term which is preferred by many of the Lakota who are my friends; however, this name was given them in error w...read more

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    by Calsue Murray

    There is ample rationale for calling "Native Americans" something other than "Native Americans." These groups of "Native People" certainly were original inhabitants of the continents of North and South America. Therefore...read more

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    by Mc Addison

    I am a Native American born and raised on a beautiful reservation in Montana. I don't like to say that I am Native American, but that is the box I check when asked about my race. However, I would prefer not to ever be cal...read more

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    by Bill Whitney

    I get tired of all this stuff about Native Americans, African Americans, Japanese Americans and on and on. If you parents are citizens of the United States of America and you are born in the United States, as far as I am...read more

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