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The Heartbeat Of Wounded Knee
By David Treuer
This episode reframes Native American history not as a story of decline and disappearance, but as a vibrant, continuous narrative of resilience, adaptation, and self-determination.
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What it is about
Indigenous history, cultural resilience, American identity
Who it is for
If you've ever felt your understanding of Native American history is incomplete a vital new perspective on enduring cultural strength, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
As an Ojibwe novelist and scholar, David Treuer brings both a deeply personal connection and rigorous historical inquiry to reframe the narrative of Indigenous life in America, moving beyond tragedy to reveal continuous adaptation.
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