Heather Bruegl

"The Choctaw made their homes in the southeastern woodlands for hundreds of years. Today, they make up one of the largest Indigenous groups in the United States. In this introduction readers will learn about Choctaw people, land, history, and accomplishments. Written by Indigenous author and public historian, Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation and first-line descendent Strockbridge-Munsee, this series provides a simple and authentic introduction...

"The Cherokee make up one of the largest tribal nations in the United States. In this introduction, readers will learn about Cherokee people, land, history, and accomplishments"--Provided by publisher.

"The Cree make up the largest First Nations group in Canada today. In this introduction, readers will learn about Cree people, land, history, and accomplishments. Written by Indigenous author and public historian, Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation and first-line descendent Strockbridge-Munsee, this series provides a simple and authentic introduction to the unique cultures and peoples that have made this continent home for thousands of...

The social movements that defined the mid-20th century had lasting impacts on American society. This book takes a look at the American Indian Movement and how its activism brought much-needed attention to the injustices Indigenous Americans faced. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was...

Today, Indigenous Americans serve in the armed forces at a greater percentage than any other ethnicity. The contributions and heroism of Indigenous military personnel have aided the United States in every major conflict for the last 200 years. Readers are invited to celebrate the excellence and achievements of Indigenous American service members throughout history and today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues...

Students will learn about cultural appropriation and its cultural and economic impact on Indigenous peoples. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent...

The journey towards full citizenship was long and winding for Indigenous peoples in the United States. Readers will come to understand how legal status affected the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples throughout American history. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written...

Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America. The Mi'kmaq peoples are Indigenous to the Northeastern Woodlands of North America and include tribal nations in both Canada and the United States. Their language, culture, and history still guide them today. In this introduction to the Mi'kmaq, readers will learn...

Indigenous nations have always been political bodies. In this book, readers will learn how the longhouse form of government worked, the peoples that used it, and the influence it had on U.S history and politics. Through these influences, readers are invited to celebrate Indigenous achievements and excellence in governing. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United...

Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America. The Blackfeet peoples share language, culture, and history that connect them in many ways. In this introduction, readers learn about the Blackfeet peoples in both the United States and Canada, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and the traditions they carry...