Part V

In a Modern World Not of Their Making

In this part . . .

There’s no denying that the American Indian has it tough these days, due in large part to government policies of encroachment and elimination. But times are changing and things are clearly improving for Native Americans in America. Government programs help with education, housing, and health care. And more and more Indians are launching and successfully running their own businesses, achieving advanced degrees, and attaining high positions in the corporate world.

This part looks at how Indians and tribes are identified and defined these days, and also how Indians got into the casino business and what other areas of economic development are proving to be beneficial to tribal improvement.

You’ll also find out about the very important practice of repatriation, and gain insight into the future of the American Indian in America.