Waterlily

Waterlily is a semi-autobiographical novel that offers a glimpse into the life of a young Dakota woman named Waterlily, set in the 19th century. Written by Ella Cara Deloria, the book explores the traditions, customs, and challenges faced by the Dakota people, while also delving into themes of family, love, and cultural identity.

The World We Used to Live In

Esteemed Native American scholar Vine Deloria Jr. takes readers into the realm of the spiritual, revealing through eyewitness accounts the immense power of medicine men. This fascinating collection of anecdotes from tribes across the country explores everything from healing miracles and sacred rituals to Navajos who could move the sun, demonstrating how ancient powers fit into our modern understanding of science and the cosmos.

The Inconvenient Indian

In this critically acclaimed work, Thomas King delivers a candid, darkly humorous, and unconventional account of the history of Indigenous peoples in North America. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, historical analysis, and cultural critique, King examines the cyclical nature of colonial oppression, emphasizing that the central issue has always been land, and challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the past and present.