Declaration of Indian Purpose: The Voice of the American Indian (Hardcover)

The Declaration of Indian Purpose: The Voice of the American Indian by Indians of North America is a powerful and important book that explores the history, culture, and struggles of Native Americans in the United States. Written by a group of Native American leaders and activists, this book is a landmark document that articulates the aspirations, grievances, and demands of the American Indian community.The book begins with a historical overview of the relationship between Native Americans and the United States government, tracing the long history of broken treaties, forced removals, and cultural genocide. The authors then move on to discuss the contemporary issues facing Native Americans, including the loss of land and resources, the erosion of traditional cultures and languages, and the ongoing struggle for political and economic self-determination.Throughout the book, the authors make a passionate and eloquent case for the recognition of Native American sovereignty and the right to self-determination. They argue that the American Indian community must be empowered to control their own destinies, rather than being subject to the whims of the federal government.The Declaration of Indian Purpose is an important and inspiring book that provides a powerful voice for the American Indian community. It is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the history and ongoing struggles of Native Americans in the United States.This is a new release of the original 1961 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.