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Author's Note-Chapter 2

• The following version of this book was used to create this Lesson Plan: Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne. An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States. Beacon Press, 2014.

• An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States begins with a brief Author's Note in which Dunbar-Ortiz discusses her personal and professional motivations for writing this book.

• She has Native American heritage and was raised within rural Native American communities.

• During the 1960s, Dunbar-Ortiz was active within many civil rights campaigns, including the Pan-Indian movement, sometimes known as Red Power.

• During the 1970s, she further embraced her Native heritage, often serving as an expert witness in Native court cases.

• After completing her doctorate in history, she accepted a position teaching Native American studies.

• She expresses the hope that this text will clarify misconceptions and explore the many injustices experienced by Native communities.

• Dunbar-Ortiz states that she has chosen to deemphasize racism...

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