Choctaw (21st Century Junior Library: Indigenous Peoples of North America)

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 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, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward. This book includes:Highlights of Indigenous achievements, contributions, and resilienceAn Indigenous language feature: Say Hello!Age-appropriate introduction to Indigenous cultures and peoplesWritten by Indigenous author and public historian, Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation and first-line descendent Stockbridge-Munsee, the Indigenous Peoples of North America series provides a simple and authentic introduction to the unique cultures and peoples that have made this continent home for thousands of years, and are still here today. Read more