The Major Concepts of American Indian/Native American Studie…

The Major Concepts of American Indian/Native American Studies (Introduction to Ethnic Studies Chapter 4 (Sections 4.1-4.3)

Note: all major concepts listed must be summarized in your paper

1. Land acknowledgment statement
2. AIS/NAS
3. Indigenous ways of knowing
4. The Maidu Creation Story by Harry Fonseca
5. Place-based knowing
6. Missionization and Toypurina
7. Settler Colonialism (Core Concept)
8. Tribal Critical Race Theory
9. Blood Quantum
10. The 18 treaties (in California)

Checklist to Complete Short Essay Assignment

• Essay must be a minimum of 3-4 pages
• Essay must be double space with 12 font letters
• Organize your paper in an introduction-body-conclusion format as required in an MLA paper.
• All major concepts listed must be summarized in the body paragraphs.
• Paragraphs are 5-7 sentences max
• Cite the page(s) of all the historical events/figures within your body paragraphs. For example, include the page number as stated in the textbook (4.1.1).