America is Indian Country

America Is Indian Country presents a powerful collection of the best articles, editorials, Op-Ed pieces, and political cartoons from the award-winning newspaper Indian Country Today, offering authentic Indigenous perspectives on critical issues facing Native peoples and American society. This comprehensive anthology addresses tribal sovereignty, nation-building, Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and Native American contributions to democracy, featuring insights from leading Native thinkers including Suzan Shown Harjo, former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, John Mohawk, and Winona LaDuke. Spanning the early 2000s, this essential volume examines the complex relationships between tribal nations, federal and state governments, and American legal systems.

Through carefully curated editorial content and commentary, readers gain unprecedented access to Indigenous journalism covering North, Central, and South America. The book explores vital topics including Native American politics, economic development, cultural preservation, media representation, and Indigenous identity in contemporary society. From Supreme Court decisions affecting tribal sovereignty to grassroots movements for social justice, this collection serves as both a historical reference and a testament to the ongoing resilience of Native peoples. Essential reading for students of Native American studies, political science, journalism, Indigenous history, and anyone seeking to understand contemporary Indigenous perspectives on sovereignty, self-determination, and the future of Indian Country.

Jos Barreiro is Scholar Emeritus at the Smithsonian Institution. He retired as research and program director at the National Museum of the American Indian. He is a novelist, essayist, and activist of nearly four decades on American Indigenous hemispheric themes. Barreiro is a member of the Tano Nation of the Antilles.