Problem: Ethnic Studies
Read Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz' "Introduction" from her book, An Indigenous People's History of the United States (attached below). Then, upload a pdf or word document with your responses to the following questions.
In 2 to 3 sentences each, please respond to the following: (please see the attachment)
• Define Settler Colonialism (p.2)
• Why does Dunbar-Ortiz disagree with historians' use of the term "encounter?" (p. 5)
Complete the steps below:
A. Choose a topic from the following list of Indigenous activist issues that interests you the most. If you are not familiar with any of the topics, do a few quick google searches to help you decide
a. Sogorea te land trust (Oakland, California)
b. Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea (Hawaii)
c. Wet'suwet'en Territory (Canada)
d. Arizona Sacred Sites and Border Wall (Arizona)
e. Dakota Access Pipeline (North Dakota)
B. Find and watch or listen to a short video or podcast about the issue
C. Create and submit a document or creative art work that includes the following information:
a. A short summary of the Indigenous land activist issue of your choice: who/what native people were involved? When did the activism begin? What land or natural resources are they trying to protect?
b. A personal reflection-- what do you think should be done about the issue you chose?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.