The best way to refer to us collectively is by our nation.
99% of us never gave any thought to the Redskins, and all my friends thought changing the name was the bigger slap in the face.
We don’t care if hot White/Adian/Hispanic chicks dress up as NDNs1. Just so long as they’re hot.
We don’t really care if you call us Chief, but Tonto will probably earn you a punch.
We remain the demographic that enlists in the military more than any other, but rates of domestic violence and other crimes on the reservations continue to be a major problem, indicating that maybe it’s not the best way to go.
NDNs like Whites, Asians and Hispanics. We’re not as relaxed around Blacks and we generally really hate [dot] Indians.
Sometimes in film and TV shows you’ll see NDNs wearing what may seem like a strange mix of western and classically Native attire.
This isn’t a mistake. Around the time that the first Yellowstone prequel was set, the majority of Comanche wore “mixed” White/Hispanic and Native clothing.
Interestingly, at the same time, the bulk of the Navajo were stubbornly clinging to buckskins and furs.