Native American Nonfiction
A staff selection of Native American nonfiction titles for adults. (Updated Nov. 2021)
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The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen
Chef Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota) shares his modern take on Native American cuisine in this flavorful, informative and beautifully illustrated cookbook that showcases ingredients indigenous to North America.
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Native American Literature
Learn about the rich history of North American Indigenous literature from its origins in oral traditions over 30,000 years ago to modern authors like Louise Erdrich and James Welch in this concise overview by literary scholar Teuton (Cherokee).
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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee
Drawing on history, memoir and profiles of contemporary North American Indigenous people, Treuer (Ojibwe) has produced a broad, compelling and forcefully argued counter-narrative to mainstream "tragic mode" histories of Native America.
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Decolonizing Wealth
Philanthropist Villanueva (Lumbee) draws on Indigenous traditions and knowledge to challenge mainstream charitable giving practices and develop a more equitable approach to addressing wealth disparity in the United States.
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White Magic
In a series of interconnected essays, Cowlitz author Washuta comes to terms with heartbreak, longing and loss, inventively using pop culture references (Fleetwood Mac, Twin Peaks, the computer game Oregon Trail) as guideposts along the way.
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